How do I install Ssemble AI Clipping?

Copy the http config for Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or VS Code on this page. It uses the publisher's install, not a PlugMCP proxy.

Does Ssemble AI Clipping need an API key?

The publisher lists these environment variables: SSEMBLE_API_KEY.

What transport does Ssemble AI Clipping use?

Ssemble AI Clipping is reached over HTTP.

When was Ssemble AI Clipping last checked?

Last checked 2026-11-11. Create AI-powered short-form video clips from YouTube videos. Supports webhook callbacks.

Ssemble AI Clipping MCP server

Power your agent

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The publisher's own URL. Not a PlugMCP endpoint.

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Server URL

https://mcp.ssemble.com/mcp

Credentials from the publisher

SSEMBLE_API_KEY — Your Ssemble API key (starts with sk_ssemble_)

The Claude button above opens Claude with the name and URL filled in. You still confirm it there.

shClaude Code

1claude mcp add --transport http com.ssemble-mcp-server https://mcp.ssemble.com/mcp

Run in a terminal.

jsonClaude Desktop

1{2  "mcpServers": {3    "com.ssemble-mcp-server": {4      "command": "npx",5      "args": [6        "-y",7        "mcp-remote",8        "https://mcp.ssemble.com/mcp"9      ]10    }11  }12}

claude_desktop_config.json

Remote · HTTPPublisher installStep-by-step: add this in Claude

Remote URL or a command on your machine? How the two installs differ

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A new server you create. It is not this listing's official endpoint. Use the publisher install when you want their URL and their credentials.

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Server facts

Remote

Transport: http
Version: 1.1.18

Tools

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FAQ

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Ssemble MCP Server

MCP server for Ssemble AI Clipping — create viral short-form videos from any AI assistant.

Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client.

What it does

This MCP server lets AI assistants create short-form video clips from YouTube videos using Ssemble's AI clipping engine. The AI can:

Create shorts from YouTube URLs or uploaded files
Webhook callbacks — get notified when processing completes (works with n8n, Zapier, Make)
Browse assets — caption templates, background music, gameplay overlays, meme hooks
Track processing — check progress and retrieve completed clips
Manage requests — list history, get results, delete old requests

Prerequisites

Ssemble account with an active subscription
API key (get it from Settings → API Keys in the Ssemble dashboard)
Node.js >= 18

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Edit your config file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssemble": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@ssemble/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "SSEMBLE_API_KEY": "sk_ssemble_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

Claude Code

claude mcp add ssemble -- npx @ssemble/mcp-server

Then set the environment variable:

export SSEMBLE_API_KEY="sk_ssemble_your_key_here"

Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf

Add to your MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssemble": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@ssemble/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "SSEMBLE_API_KEY": "sk_ssemble_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`create_short`	Create AI-generated short clips from a video. Returns request ID instantly.
`get_status`	Check processing progress (0-100%) and current step
`get_shorts`	Retrieve completed clips with video URLs, titles, viral scores
`list_requests`	List all your requests with pagination and status filtering
`delete_request`	Permanently delete a request and its videos
`list_templates`	Browse caption style templates
`list_music`	Browse background music tracks
`list_game_videos`	Browse gameplay overlay videos
`list_meme_hooks`	Browse meme hook attention-grabber clips

How Processing Works

Video processing takes 5-30 minutes. Two workflows available:

Option A: Polling (manual check)

create_short — submits the job and returns instantly with a request ID
get_status — check progress anytime (queued → processing → completed)
get_shorts — retrieve the generated clips when done

Option B: Webhook (automated)

create_short with webhookUrl — submits the job with a callback URL
When processing completes or fails, the API sends an HTTP POST to your URL with the results
No polling needed — ideal for n8n, Zapier, Make, and custom backend integrations

Webhook payload example:

{
  "event": "shorts.completed",
  "requestId": "507f1f77bcf86cd799439011",
  "status": "completed",
  "timestamp": "2026-03-30T12:00:00.000Z",
  "data": {
    "shorts": [
      {
        "id": "...",
        "title": "AI-Generated Title",
        "video_url": "https://...",
        "duration": 45,
        "viral_score": 8.5
      }
    ]
  }
}

Usage Examples

Create shorts from a YouTube video:

"Create shorts from https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123, use the first 10 minutes with chill background music"

Browse available assets:

"Show me all caption templates" / "What background music is available?"

Check progress:

"What's the status of my video request?"

Get results:

"Show me the clips for request 507f1f77bcf86cd799439011, sorted by viral score"

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`SSEMBLE_API_KEY`	Yes	Your Ssemble API key (starts with `sk_ssemble_`)
`SSEMBLE_API_BASE_URL`	No	Override API base URL (default: `https://aiclipping.ssemble.com/api/v1`)

Development

git clone https://gitlab.com/vlogr/ssemble-mcp-server.git
cd ssemble-mcp-server
npm install
SSEMBLE_API_KEY=sk_ssemble_your_key npm start

License

MIT

Add this server

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Server facts

Tools

Questions

How do I install Ssemble AI Clipping?

Does Ssemble AI Clipping need an API key?

What transport does Ssemble AI Clipping use?

When was Ssemble AI Clipping last checked?

Documentation

Ssemble MCP Server

What it does

Prerequisites

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Claude Code

Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf

Available Tools

How Processing Works

Option A: Polling (manual check)

Option B: Webhook (automated)

Usage Examples

Environment Variables

Development

License