Ssemble MCP Server Enables Claude to Generate Short-Form Videos from YouTube

What It Does

The Ssemble MCP server enables Claude (Desktop, Code, or any MCP client) to create short-form videos from YouTube content. You give Claude a YouTube URL, and it generates AI-clipped videos in TikTok/Reels/Shorts format.

Features

• Browse 9+ caption templates
• Access 45+ music tracks
• Use 30+ gameplay overlays
• Choose from 150+ meme hooks
• Each clip gets a viral score, title, description, and download link
• Split-screen gaming overlays
• Animated hook titles
• Custom CTAs

Setup

Add to Claude Desktop configuration:

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

Or use the hosted endpoint: https://mcp.ssemble.com/mcp

Technical Details

• 9 tools available: create_short, get_status, get_shorts, list_requests, delete_request, list_templates, list_music, list_game_videos, list_meme_hooks
• Handles async video processing (5-30 minutes) with submit → poll → retrieve pattern
• Claude never blocks or hangs during processing
• npm package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@ssemble/mcp-server
• GitHub repository: https://github.com/ssembleinc/ssemble-mcp-server