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ShortVid API MCP Server · Model Context Protocol · Zero Cookies

MCP Server for Claude, ChatGPT & Cursor.

Connect Claude Web (claude.ai) and ChatGPT Connectors in one click via OAuth 2.1 (https://mcp.shortvidapi.com/v1/mcp), or connect Cursor, Claude Code, and Windsurf via https://api.shortvidapi.com/mcp — 16 real-time public TikTok data & Creative Center ad tools at $0.20/1K videos with zero cookies.

Claude Web / ChatGPT 1-Click Remote MCP URL · OAuth 2.1 + PKCE

Read-only scope: mcp:tools:read · $1.05 Free on Sign-In

Connect Claude.ai Web, ChatGPT Connectors, Cursor, or VS Code in one click — paste this URL, sign in with Google or Email (zero manual API key config), and get 10,500 Free Credits ($1.05) automatically:

https://mcp.shortvidapi.com/v1/mcp
Claude Web (claude.ai): Settings → Integrations → Add Custom Connector → paste https://mcp.shortvidapi.com/v1/mcp → Approve.
ChatGPT Web / Desktop: Settings → Connectors → Create → paste https://mcp.shortvidapi.com/v1/mcp → OAuth Sign-In.
AI Agent SKILL.md Spec →Download mcp-server.mjs (Local Stdio) ↓16-Endpoint OpenAPI Reference →

Option A (Recommended) · Zero-Install Remote Streamable HTTP MCP (16 Tools)

Supports unauthenticated initialize & tools/list discovery. Add to Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, or MCP registries:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortvidapi": {
      "url": "https://api.shortvidapi.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "x-api-key": "tk_live_your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Option B · Local Stdio Single-File Node.js Server (claude_desktop_config.json)

curl -fsSL https://shortvidapi.com/mcp-server.mjs -o ~/.shortvidapi-mcp.mjs
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortvidapi": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/Users/yourname/.shortvidapi-mcp.mjs"],
      "env": {
        "SHORTVIDAPI_KEY": "tk_live_your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Need an API key? Sign up for 10,500 free Credits ($1.05) and copy your key from the dashboard.

Zero-Cold-Start REST & Browser Tools

Migrating from container actors?

Replace 20–45s container cold-starts with synchronous ~180ms REST calls, or inspect profiles, 1080p video JSON, and bio emails directly in our free browser tools.

Apify Migration Guide →Free Browser Tools →

Included MCP Tools

  • tiktok_video_detailGET /v1/video/detail

    Parse any TikTok URL or ID into 1080p HD no-watermark stream links, audio tracks, carousel images, and engagement metrics.

  • tiktok_video_searchGET /v1/video/search

    Search videos by keyword with region (US, GB, JP), sort order (Relevance, Most Liked, Newest), and publish time window.

  • tiktok_user_infoGET /v1/user/info

    Retrieve creator profile metadata, verification badge, bio, secUid, and follower/heart/video counts.

  • tiktok_user_postsGET /v1/user/posts

    Fetch a creator's latest video posts with no-watermark playback URLs and statistics.

  • tiktok_comment_listGET /v1/comment/list

    Pull top-level comments on a TikTok video for sentiment analysis and audience research.

  • tiktok_trending_feedGET /v1/feed/list

    Discover trending TikTok videos in any country code.

  • tiktok_top_adsGET /v1/ads/top/ads

    Query top-performing commercial ads from TikTok Creative Center by country, period, and CTR/impressions.

Live Tool Output Returned to Claude / Cursor

{
  "tool": "tiktok_user_info",
  "status": "ok",
  "credits_used": 10,
  "data": {
    "user": {
      "id": "107955",
      "uniqueId": "tiktok",
      "nickname": "TikTok",
      "verified": true
    },
    "stats": {
      "followerCount": 96581914,
      "heartCount": 467088401,
      "videoCount": 1601
    }
  }
}

TikTok MCP FAQ

What is the ShortVid API MCP Server and which AI clients support it?

The ShortVid API MCP Server supports 1-click Remote OAuth 2.1 Streamable HTTP (https://mcp.shortvidapi.com/v1/mcp for Claude.ai Web & ChatGPT Connectors), API-key Remote HTTP (https://api.shortvidapi.com/mcp), and local stdio — giving Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code live public TikTok search, creator stats, comments, trending feeds, and Creative Center ads.

Does the MCP Server require a TikTok login, browser cookies, or residential proxies?

No. On Claude Web and ChatGPT Connectors, paste https://mcp.shortvidapi.com/v1/mcp and approve OAuth 2.1 in one click (no manual API key needed). For IDE clients, pass x-api-key or SHORTVIDAPI_KEY. All signature generation and IP rotation happen inside api.shortvidapi.com.

How much do MCP tool calls cost?

Every developer gets 10,500 Free Credits ($1.05) on signup or first OAuth sign-in (1,050 profile/video lookups or 5,250 search videos) plus up to +20,000 bonus credits ($2.00) on return. Paid Pay-As-You-Go credits never expire ($0.20 per 1,000 videos, $0.10 per 1,000 comments/followers, 0 credits on failed or empty calls).