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
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