Shortform Kit

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by diegobruegger-prog

Transcribe, read and download public Reels, TikToks and YouTube videos, plus sourced creator data

MCP Server: io.github.diegobruegger-prog/shortformkit

This MCP server enables transcription, reading, and downloading of public Reels, TikToks, and YouTube videos. It also provides sourced creator data. The server is identified as io.github.diegobruegger-prog/shortformkit and is focused on working with publicly available short-form and video content.

🛠️ Key Features

Transcribe videos
Read videos
Download public Reels, TikToks, and YouTube videos
Provide sourced creator data

🚀 Use Cases

Extract text from public Reels and TikToks
Retrieve video content for downstream processing
Access creator information with source-backed data

⚡ Developer Benefits

Supports multiple video sources: Reels, TikToks, YouTube
Exposes creator data alongside video transcription/reading/downloading

⚠️ Limitations

Description only specifies public videos; no details are provided about private content handling

Topics

creator-toolsinstagrammcpmcp-servermodel-context-protocoltiktokwhisperyoutube-transcriptai-agentsclaudecursorinstagram-reelsremote-mcpsocial-mediatiktok-downloadertranscriptionyoutube-downloader

Captured live from the server via tools/list.

get_video_info

Read a public Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, Vimeo or Reddit post: title, author, duration, available qualities, caption and hashtags.

Parameters1

url

string

required

Public post URL

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "url": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Public post URL"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "url"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

download_media

Prepare a download of a public post: video (MP4), audio (MP3), image, thumbnail/cover, or a frame at a timestamp. Optional trim with start/end (e.g. '1:05'). Returns a download URL valid for 15 minutes. Only for content the user owns or may use.

Parameters6

url	string	required
kind	string	optional
quality	integer	optional	max height, e.g. 1080
start	string	optional
end	string	optional
at	string	optional	timestamp for kind=frame

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "url": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "kind": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "video",
        "audio",
        "image",
        "thumbnail",
        "frame"
      ]
    },
    "quality": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "max height, e.g. 1080"
    },
    "start": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "end": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "at": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "timestamp for kind=frame"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "url"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

transcribe_video

Transcribe a public video or Reel with Whisper (90+ languages, optional translation to English, optional section). Returns the text with timestamps. Videos up to 20 minutes per run.

Parameters5

url	string	required
language	string	optional	ISO code like en, de, es (optional, auto-detect if empty)
translate_to_english	boolean	optional
start	string	optional
end	string	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "url": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "language": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "ISO code like en, de, es (optional, auto-detect if empty)"
    },
    "translate_to_english": {
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "start": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "end": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "url"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

youtube_channel_id

Find the YouTube channel ID (UC...), handle, channel URL and RSS feed from a @handle, channel link or any video link.

Parameters1

query

string

required

@handle, channel URL or video URL

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "@handle, channel URL or video URL"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "query"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

social_video_specs

2026 upload specs (aspect ratio, resolution, max length, file size, caption and hashtag limits) for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat and Threads, each with official sources.

Parameters2

platform	string	optional	e.g. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube (empty = all)
format	string	optional	e.g. Reels, Shorts, Stories

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "platform": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "e.g. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube (empty = all)"
    },
    "format": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "e.g. Reels, Shorts, Stories"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}

creator_monetization

Sourced 2026 data on creator monetization: platform programs and requirements, YouTube/TikTok RPM by niche or country, engagement-rate benchmarks, sponsored post rates.

Parameters4

topic	string	optional
platform	string	optional
niche	string	optional
country	string	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "topic": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "programs",
        "rpm_by_niche",
        "rpm_by_country",
        "engagement_benchmarks",
        "sponsorship_rates"
      ]
    },
    "platform": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "niche": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "country": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}

loudness_and_subtitles

Loudness targets (LUFS, true peak) for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, EBU R128, ATSC, podcasts and social video; subtitle rules (Netflix, BBC); frame rates and drop frame. Each value sourced.

Parameters2

topic	string	optional
name	string	optional	filter, e.g. Netflix, Spotify, 29.97

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "topic": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "loudness_targets",
        "subtitle_standards",
        "frame_rates_timecode"
      ]
    },
    "name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "filter, e.g. Netflix, Spotify, 29.97"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}

youtube_thumbnail_trends

This week's measured thumbnail trends of the most-viewed new YouTube videos in 10 niches: share with faces, text, big text, brightness, colours, title length, plus top examples.

Parameters1

niche

string

optional

gaming, vlog, fitness, finance, food, tech, travel, education, podcast, beauty (empty = overview)

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "niche": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "gaming, vlog, fitness, finance, food, tech, travel, education, podcast, beauty (empty = overview)"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}

estimate_youtube_earnings

Estimate YouTube ad earnings (USD range per month and year) from monthly views and niche, or for Shorts.

Parameters3

monthly_views	number	required
niche	string	optional
shorts	boolean	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "monthly_views": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "niche": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "beauty",
        "education",
        "finance",
        "gaming",
        "health",
        "music",
        "tech",
        "travel",
        "vlog"
      ]
    },
    "shorts": {
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "monthly_views"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

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Shortform Kit MCP server

Free remote MCP server for AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code). No API key, no account.

URL: https://shortformkit.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP)

Tools

Tool	What it does
`get_video_info`	Title, author, duration, qualities, caption and hashtags of a public Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, Vimeo or Reddit post
`download_media`	MP4, MP3, image, cover or a frame at a timestamp, optionally only a section; returns a link valid for 15 minutes
`transcribe_video`	Whisper transcript with timestamps, 90+ languages, optional translation to English
`youtube_channel_id`	UC channel ID, handle, channel URL and RSS feed from a @handle or any video link
`social_video_specs`	2026 upload specs (sizes, lengths, caption and hashtag limits) for 9 platforms, sourced
`creator_monetization`	Monetization programs and requirements, RPM by niche and country, engagement benchmarks, sponsorship rates
`loudness_and_subtitles`	LUFS and true peak targets (Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, EBU R128 …), subtitle rules, frame rates
`youtube_thumbnail_trends`	This week's measured thumbnail trends of the most-viewed new YouTube videos in 10 niches
`estimate_youtube_earnings`	Ad earnings range from monthly views and niche, or for Shorts

Add it

Claude Code

code

claude mcp add --transport http shortformkit https://shortformkit.com/mcp

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

json

{ "mcpServers": { "shortformkit": { "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp" } } }

VS Code (.vscode/mcp.json)

json

{ "servers": { "shortformkit": { "type": "http", "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp" } } }

Claude (claude.ai, desktop): Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, paste https://shortformkit.com/mcp (custom connectors depend on your plan).

Notes

Same fair-use rate limit per IP as the website. Downloads are deleted after 15 minutes.
Only use it for content you own or are allowed to use.
Data tools answer with sourced data (CC BY 4.0) from https://shortformkit.com/data/ and include the source URL.
HTTP API description: https://shortformkit.com/openapi.json
Guide: https://shortformkit.com/mcp-server/

License

This repository (docs and registry metadata): MIT. Made by Diego Brügger, video editor in Zürich, for Shortform Kit.

Install

Tools (9)

get_video_infodownload_mediatranscribe_videoyoutube_channel_idsocial_video_specscreator_monetizationloudness_and_subtitlesyoutube_thumbnail_trends

Remote endpoint

Streamable HTTP

Hosted server - connect over the network, no local install.

url

https://shortformkit.com/mcp

Add to VS Code Add to Cursor

claude_desktop_config.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortformkit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://shortformkit.com/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Desktop config is stdio-only; this bridges via mcp-remote. Native remote: Settings > Connectors.

MCP Server: io.github.diegobruegger-prog/shortformkit

🛠️ Key Features

🚀 Use Cases

⚡ Developer Benefits

⚠️ Limitations

Topics

get_video_info

download_media

transcribe_video

youtube_channel_id

social_video_specs

creator_monetization

loudness_and_subtitles

youtube_thumbnail_trends

estimate_youtube_earnings

Shortform Kit MCP server

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