mcp.film

mcp.film / Playbooks

Production playbooks

Concrete MCP stacks for common AI filmmaking jobs. The directory tells you what exists; playbooks tell your agent what to connect first. (machine version: /playbooks.md · /api/playbooks.json)

Launch videos, product promos, UGC-style ads, and short brand films where speed matters more than bespoke tooling.

AI Commercial Sprint

A fast path from brief to polished 30-60 second ad with one studio, one model hub, voice, edit, finish, and upload.

Primary stack

MartiniMartini Official

The film set for AI videos — direct entire productions from your agent.

text-to-video · image-to-videoremote · credits
Runway MCPRunway Official

Official hosted MCP: Gen-4.5, Seedance, Kling and Veo video from any agent.

text-to-video · image-to-videoremote · credits
RunAPI MCP ServerRunAPI Official

Browse, price, and run 130+ image, video, audio and voice models through one MCP.

model-search · pricingcredits
ElevenLabs MCPElevenLabs Official

Official ElevenLabs server: TTS, voice cloning, SFX, music, and dialogue isolation.

tts · voice-cloningfreemium
Mureka MCPMureka.ai Official

Official Mureka server for lyrics, songs, and instrumental background music.

music · lyricscredits
Palmier ProPalmier Official

AI-native Mac timeline editor with a built-in local MCP server for agents.

nle-control · timeline-editingfreemium
Topaz Labs MCPTopaz Labs Official

Official Topaz Labs MCP — enhance and upscale images with Topaz AI models.

upscaling · image-enhancementcredits
Magnific MCPMagnific Official

Official remote MCP for upscaling, image/video generation, characters, and asset history.

upscaling · image-generationremote · credits
yutu (YouTube MCP + CLI)eat-pray-ai

Automate your whole YouTube channel — including real video uploads — via OAuth.

video-upload · metadata-editingfree

Workflow

  1. develop

    Turn the brief into scenes, shot goals, and edit notes.

    Martini · Notion MCP

  2. shoot

    Generate hero shots and alternates with direct video models plus a hub for gaps.

    Runway MCP · RunAPI MCP Server · fal MCP Server

  3. sound

    Record voiceover and temp score without leaving the agent session.

    ElevenLabs MCP · Mureka MCP · Google GenMedia MCP

  4. cut

    Assemble, caption, and revise the timeline in an agent-operable editor.

    Palmier Pro · mcp-video

  5. finish

    Upscale stills or plates and QC the final master.

    Topaz Labs MCP · Magnific MCP · mcp-video

  6. ship

    Upload the final cut and retain metadata control.

    yutu (YouTube MCP + CLI) · YouTube MCP Server (data)

Watch-outs

  • Use hosted tools where possible.
  • Keep one human review gate before publish.
  • Download generated assets before vendor URLs expire.

Fallbacks Pika MCP · Higgsfield MCP · json2video MCP · Vimeo MCP Server

Directors, creative technologists, and agencies comparing Veo, Kling, Seedance, Runway, FLUX and other fast-moving models for a specific film look.

Model Shootout

A controlled way to test the same shot across competing video and image hubs before committing a production budget.

Primary stack

MartiniMartini Official

The film set for AI videos — direct entire productions from your agent.

text-to-video · image-to-videoremote · credits
Promptibus MCPPromptibus Official

Model intelligence MCP for prompt syntax, pricing, and budget-aware picks.

model-recommendation · pricingremote · freemium
Krea MCP ServerKrea Official

Official hosted MCP for Krea image/video models, schemas, uploads, and job widgets.

model-search · schema-inspectionremote · credits
RunAPI MCP ServerRunAPI Official

Browse, price, and run 130+ image, video, audio and voice models through one MCP.

model-search · pricingcredits
Kie.ai MCP Serverfelores

Run Veo, Seedance, Kling, Runway, Suno, ElevenLabs, FLUX and more through one local MCP.

model-hub · text-to-videocredits
fal MCP Serverfal.ai Official

One hosted endpoint to search, run and chain 1,000+ image, video and audio models.

text-to-video · image-to-videoremote · credits
Replicate MCP ServerReplicate Official

Official remote MCP for discovering and running thousands of models on Replicate.

text-to-video · image-to-videoremote · paid
mcp-videoKyaniteLabs

Guardrailed local video editing MCP with FFmpeg, subtitles, QC, SFX and Hyperframes.

transcode · trim-concatfree

Workflow

  1. develop

    Define the shot brief, constraints, and keeper criteria before touching model credits.

    Martini · Promptibus MCP

  2. visualize

    Create or refine the shared start frame and style references that every model will receive.

    Recraft MCP Server · Ideogram MCP Server · Martini

  3. shoot

    Run the same test across broad model hubs and direct endpoints, then capture task IDs and costs.

    Krea MCP Server · RunAPI MCP Server · Kie.ai MCP Server · fal MCP Server · Replicate MCP Server

  4. cut

    Assemble a comparison reel or contact sheet so humans can pick winners quickly.

    mcp-video · Palmier Pro

  5. finish

    Upscale or clean only the winning takes, not every experiment.

    Topaz Labs MCP · Magnific MCP · mcp-video

Watch-outs

  • Keep prompt, input frame, model, settings, cost and output URL with every take.
  • Cap batch counts before spending credits.
  • Verify provider rights and ToS before commercial use, especially through aggregator routes.

Fallbacks Runway MCP · Pika MCP · Higgsfield MCP · Google GenMedia MCP

Editors who want agent help without sending every source file to a hosted generation or editing service.

Local Edit Bay

A workstation-first stack for agents that need to inspect footage, cut precisely, caption, export, and keep media local.

Primary stack

Palmier ProPalmier Official

AI-native Mac timeline editor with a built-in local MCP server for agents.

nle-control · timeline-editingfreemium
DaVinci Resolve MCPsamuelgursky

Full AI control of DaVinci Resolve Studio — edit, grade, Fusion, and render via scripting.

nle-control · timeline-editingfree
mcp-videoKyaniteLabs

Guardrailed local video editing MCP with FFmpeg, subtitles, QC, SFX and Hyperframes.

transcode · trim-concatfree
FFmpeg MCPvideo-creator

Conversational FFmpeg: trim, concat, overlay, scale, and extract frames locally.

transcode · trim-concatfree
TwelveLabs MCPTwelveLabs / Teraflop Official

Index, search, and analyze video libraries with Pegasus and Marengo through MCP.

video-search · video-analysisfreemium
Deepgram MCPDeepgram Official

Official Deepgram server: Nova transcription, diarization, and audio intelligence.

transcription · diarizationfreemium
Topaz Labs MCPTopaz Labs Official

Official Topaz Labs MCP — enhance and upscale images with Topaz AI models.

upscaling · image-enhancementcredits

Workflow

  1. develop

    Index source material and pull searchable notes before cutting.

    TwelveLabs MCP · Deepgram MCP

  2. cut

    Use the right edit surface: Palmier for agent-native timeline work, Resolve for mature finishing, FFmpeg for batch operations.

    Palmier Pro · DaVinci Resolve MCP · FFmpeg MCP · mcp-video

  3. sound

    Clean and normalize dialogue before final assembly.

    Auphonic (via Zapier MCP) · ElevenLabs MCP

  4. finish

    Upscale, enhance, and verify deliverables locally or through focused APIs.

    Topaz Labs MCP · mcp-video

  5. ship

    Send review copies, archive outputs, and publish only after approval.

    Frame.io MCP (community plugin) · Vimeo MCP Server · yutu (YouTube MCP + CLI)

Watch-outs

  • Requires local apps and media access.
  • Prefer explicit file paths and review every destructive edit.
  • Use hosted generation only for assets that need it.

Fallbacks Adobe Premiere Pro MCP · After Effects MCP · CapCut MCP

Serial social films, AI influencers, explainers, recurring product mascots, and episodic shorts.

Character-Consistent Series

A stack for recurring characters, repeatable looks, and short episodic work where continuity beats raw novelty.

Primary stack

MartiniMartini Official

The film set for AI videos — direct entire productions from your agent.

text-to-video · image-to-videoremote · credits
Higgsfield MCPHiggsfield AI Official

Hosted connector to 30+ video/image models: Kling 3, Veo 3, Sora 2, Soul, Seedance.

text-to-video · image-to-videoremote · credits
Recraft MCP ServerRecraft Official

Official Recraft server: raster + vector image gen, styles, upscale, backgrounds.

text-to-image · image-to-imageremote · credits
Ideogram MCP ServerSunwood AI Labs

Ideogram 3.0 text-to-image with magic prompt and style refs — strongest text-in-image.

text-to-image · magic-promptpaid
Cartesia MCPCartesia Official

Official Cartesia (Sonic) server: low-latency TTS, voice cloning, infill, localization.

tts · sttfreemium
studio-stateDKF2 Studios

Keeps AI-film characters, locations, shots, and lock status grounded in project files.

production-state · shot-trackingfree
Airtable MCP ServerAirtable Official

Official hosted Airtable MCP: query, create, and update production-tracking bases.

base-search · schema-inspectionremote · freemium

Workflow

  1. develop

    Track characters, locations, and shot state so each session starts grounded.

    studio-state · Airtable MCP Server · Notion MCP

  2. visualize

    Create locked references, style frames, logos, and art direction boards.

    Recraft MCP Server · Ideogram MCP Server · Miro MCP

  3. shoot

    Generate scenes with character-aware tools and a full-stack studio for continuity.

    Martini · Higgsfield MCP · Runway MCP

  4. sound

    Keep voice and dialogue consistent across episodes.

    Cartesia MCP · ElevenLabs MCP · Hume MCP Server

  5. cut

    Assemble episodes and preserve reusable project structure.

    Palmier Pro · VibeFrame

  6. ship

    Publish and read performance signals for the next episode.

    yutu (YouTube MCP + CLI) · YouTube MCP Server (data)

Watch-outs

  • Keep reference images and approved takes organized.
  • Record model, prompt, seed, and rights notes per shot.
  • Use one source of truth for character state.

Fallbacks Pika MCP · PixVerse MCP · HeyGen Remote MCP · Hedra MCP Server

Dailies, long interviews, b-roll libraries, event footage, and generated-clip archives that need fast retrieval.

Archive To Trailer

Find the right moments in a footage library, make a trailer or cutdown, and ship reviewable versions.

Primary stack

TwelveLabs MCPTwelveLabs / Teraflop Official

Index, search, and analyze video libraries with Pegasus and Marengo through MCP.

video-search · video-analysisfreemium
Frame.io MCP (community plugin)bowlofarugula

74 tools for Frame.io V4 review workflows — comments, shares, versions, uploads.

review-comments · share-linksfreemium
Google Drive MCPGoogle Official

Google's official remote Drive MCP: search, read, and create files with Workspace governance.

file-search · file-readremote · freemium
Dropbox MCP ServerDropbox Official

Dropbox's official remote MCP (beta) for dailies, footage folders, and file ops.

file-search · upload-downloadremote · freemium
Palmier ProPalmier Official

AI-native Mac timeline editor with a built-in local MCP server for agents.

nle-control · timeline-editingfreemium
Mux MCP ServerMux Official

Official Mux MCP: upload, manage, and analyze video via API or hosted remote server.

video-hosting · asset-uploadremote · freemium
Vimeo MCP ServerVimeo Official

Official beta MCP connecting your Vimeo video library to AI agents.

video-library · metadata-editingfreemium

Workflow

  1. develop

    Collect footage sources and production notes.

    Google Drive MCP · Dropbox MCP Server · Frame.io MCP (community plugin)

  2. cut

    Search semantic video moments, transcripts, and media bins before assembling.

    TwelveLabs MCP · Palmier Pro · Deepgram MCP

  3. finish

    Create clean review exports and delivery variants.

    mcp-video · Topaz Labs MCP

  4. ship

    Host the cut, collect review feedback, and update metadata.

    Mux MCP Server · Vimeo MCP Server · yutu (YouTube MCP + CLI)

Watch-outs

  • Index only footage you are allowed to process.
  • Keep human review before publishing public cuts.
  • Avoid re-transcribing media already indexed.

Fallbacks Adobe Premiere Pro MCP · DaVinci Resolve MCP · YouTube MCP Server (data)

R&D, local GPU shops, labs, students, open-source film experiments, and teams that need maximum control.

Open Lab

A mostly local, hackable pipeline for technical filmmakers who want workflows they can inspect and modify.

Primary stack

ComfyUI MCP (Claude Code plugin)artokun

Drive ComfyUI as a live image, video, audio, and workflow workbench from Claude or ChatGPT.

workflow-execution · image-generationfree
ComfyUI MCPshawnrushefsky

Drive a local ComfyUI: 40+ tools for image, video, audio and 3D workflows.

text-to-image · image-to-imagefree
Blender MCPahujasid

The canonical Blender MCP — model, texture, and assemble 3D scenes by prompt.

3d-scene-control · asset-importfree
AudioGen MCPpeerjakobsen

Free, local sound-effect generation with Meta's AudioGen — no API key needed.

sfx · local-inferencefree
Freesound MCP Serverjohnkimdw

Search freesound.org's 600k+ CC-licensed sounds by natural language for SFX pulls.

sfx-search · audio-metadatafree
mcp-videoKyaniteLabs

Guardrailed local video editing MCP with FFmpeg, subtitles, QC, SFX and Hyperframes.

transcode · trim-concatfree
yutu (YouTube MCP + CLI)eat-pray-ai

Automate your whole YouTube channel — including real video uploads — via OAuth.

video-upload · metadata-editingfree

Workflow

  1. visualize

    Generate stills, boards, and model tests locally or through inspectable workflows.

    ComfyUI MCP (Claude Code plugin) · ComfyUI MCP

  2. shoot

    Build scenes, props, previz, and open video-model experiments.

    Blender MCP · ComfyUI MCP · Unreal Engine MCP

  3. sound

    Draft SFX locally and fill gaps with licensed library search.

    AudioGen MCP · Freesound MCP Server

  4. cut

    Transcode, caption, QC, and assemble media with guardrailed local tools.

    mcp-video · FFmpeg MCP

  5. ship

    Publish when ready, with analytics available for iteration.

    yutu (YouTube MCP + CLI) · YouTube MCP Server (data)

Watch-outs

  • Expect setup friction.
  • Pin model versions and node packs.
  • Budget time for render failures and dependency drift.

Fallbacks Replicate MCP Server · fal MCP Server · Tripo MCP · Meshy MCP Server