videogen-mcp 1.0.0
Unified MCP server for video generation with intelligent HeyGen/Veo routing
License: MIT
Requires Python: >=3.11
Keywords: ai, claude, gemini, heygen, mcp, model-context-protocol, veo, video

# videogen-mcp

A unified MCP server for video generation that intelligently routes requests to either HeyGen (for avatar/presenter videos) or Google Veo (for creative/cinematic content).

Generated by GRIMLOCK MCP Factory.

## Features

- **Intelligent Routing**: Automatically selects the best service based on prompt content
- **HeyGen Integration**: Avatar-based videos, custom voices, templates
- **Google Veo Integration**: Cinematic content, image-to-video, creative visuals
- **Unified Interface**: Single `generate_video` tool with automatic service selection
- **Full Control**: Direct access to service-specific tools when needed

## Installation

```bash
# Clone or download the MCP
cd videogen-mcp

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # Linux/Mac
# or: venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows

# Install dependencies
pip install -e ".[dev]"
```

## Configuration

Create a `.env` file with your API keys:

```bash
# HeyGen API key from Space Settings > API
HEYGEN_API_KEY=your_heygen_api_key_here

# Google AI Studio API key with Veo access
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key_here
```

## Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to your Claude Desktop config (`claude_desktop_config.json`):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "videogen": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "videogen_mcp.server"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/videogen-mcp",
      "env": {
        "HEYGEN_API_KEY": "your_heygen_key",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your_gemini_key"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

Or using the installed entry point:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "videogen": {
      "command": "videogen-mcp",
      "env": {
        "HEYGEN_API_KEY": "your_heygen_key",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your_gemini_key"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Available Tools

### Unified Interface (3 tools)

| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `generate_video` | Generate video with intelligent routing to HeyGen or Veo |
| `get_video_status` | Check job status (works for both services) |
| `download_video` | Get download URL for completed video |

### HeyGen-Specific (6 tools)

| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `list_avatars` | List available avatars (stock + custom) |
| `list_voices` | List available voices for avatar videos |
| `create_avatar_video` | Create video with specific avatar/voice |
| `list_templates` | List available video templates |
| `get_template_details` | Get template variables and details |
| `generate_from_template` | Generate video from template |

### Veo-Specific (2 tools)

| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `generate_creative_video` | Generate cinematic video with full Veo controls |
| `generate_video_from_image` | Animate a static image into video |

## Usage Examples

### Automatic Routing

```
"Create a video where someone presents our Q4 results"
→ Routes to HeyGen (presenter/speaking content)

"Cinematic aerial shot of mountains at sunset"
→ Routes to Veo (creative/visual content)
```

### Explicit Service Selection

```python
# Force HeyGen
generate_video(
    prompt="Create any video",
    service_hint="heygen"
)

# Force Veo
generate_video(
    prompt="A tutorial video",
    service_hint="veo"
)
```

### HeyGen Avatar Video

```python
# 1. List avatars and voices
avatars = list_avatars(filter_gender="female")
voices = list_voices(filter_language="en")

# 2. Create video
job = create_avatar_video(
    script="Hello! Welcome to our company.",
    avatar_id="Angela-inblackskirt-20220820",
    voice_id="1bd001e7e50f421d891986aad5158bc8",
    background={"type": "color", "value": "#0066CC"},
    aspect_ratio="16:9"
)

# 3. Poll for completion
status = get_video_status(job_id=job["job_id"], service="heygen")

# 4. Download when complete
result = download_video(job_id=job["job_id"], service="heygen")
```

### Veo Creative Video

```python
# Generate cinematic content
job = generate_creative_video(
    prompt="A slow dolly shot through a neon-lit Tokyo alley at night, rain reflections, cinematic color grading",
    negative_prompt="blurry, low quality, text overlays",
    aspect_ratio="16:9",
    duration=8,
    model="veo-3.1-generate-preview"
)

# Poll and download
status = get_video_status(job_id=job["job_id"], service="veo")
result = download_video(job_id=job["job_id"], service="veo")
```

### Image to Video

```python
# Animate a still image
job = generate_video_from_image(
    image_url="https://example.com/product-photo.jpg",
    prompt="Slow zoom in with subtle product rotation",
    duration=6
)
```

## Routing Logic

The `generate_video` tool uses keyword detection to route requests:

**HeyGen triggers** (avatar/presenter content):
- speak, present, explain, tutorial, avatar, host, narrator
- talking, announce, introduce, walk through, demo, spokesperson

**Veo triggers** (creative/cinematic content):
- cinematic, scene, visual, b-roll, animation, shot, footage
- landscape, abstract, artistic, dramatic, aerial, timelapse

Ambiguous prompts default to Veo unless avatar/presenter language is detected.

## Video Wait Times

- **HeyGen**: 1-5 minutes (varies by content length)
- **Veo**: 2-10 minutes (varies by complexity)

Poll `get_video_status` until status is `completed` or `failed`.

## Error Handling

All tools return structured error objects:

```json
{
  "error": true,
  "code": "QUOTA_EXCEEDED",
  "message": "API credits exhausted. Check your account."
}
```

Common error codes:
- `AUTH_FAILED` - Invalid API key
- `QUOTA_EXCEEDED` - API credits exhausted
- `INVALID_AVATAR` / `INVALID_VOICE` - ID not found
- `CONTENT_BLOCKED` - Safety filter triggered
- `VIDEO_NOT_READY` - Generation still in progress
- `JOB_NOT_FOUND` - Invalid job ID

## Development

```bash
# Run tests
pytest

# Run tests with coverage
pytest --cov=videogen_mcp

# Type checking
mypy src/

# Linting
ruff check src/ tests/
```

## License

MIT License

## Credits

- [HeyGen API](https://docs.heygen.com/reference)
- [Google Veo API](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/video)
- Generated by GRIMLOCK MCP Factory