Video Processing with Claude
Add FFmpeg Micro to the Claude app as a custom connector and process videos right inside your chat. Describe what you want in plain English and Claude picks the FFmpeg options, submits the job, and hands back the finished file. No terminal, no code.
Setup
In the Claude app (web or desktop), open Settings, go to Connectors, and choose Add custom connector. Then enter:
- Name: FFmpeg Micro
- Remote MCP server URL:
https://mcp.ffmpeg-micro.com
When you first use a video tool, Claude opens a browser window for you to sign in with your FFmpeg Micro account. After you approve, the connection is saved and you won't be asked again.
Adding a custom connector is available on any paid Claude plan (Pro, Team, or Enterprise). You do not need Claude to have FFmpeg Micro in its directory to connect this way.
Example prompts
- “Crop this video to a 9:16 vertical format for Instagram Reels”
- “Convert this MOV file to MP4 at 1080p and give me the download link”
- “Add a text overlay saying 'Episode 12' to the top of my video”
- “Show me all my transcode jobs from today”
Who is this for?
The Claude app is ideal for anyone who wants video processing power without learning FFmpeg commands or writing code. Content creators, marketers, and social media managers can process videos through the same chat interface they already use for everything else.
This works the same way in the Claude web app and the Claude desktop app. Prefer to work in your terminal or editor instead? See the Claude Code integration.
Want to learn more about what you can build? Explore the FFmpeg API for complete documentation, code examples, and workflows.