Clueso MCP Guide: Make Product Videos from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and Codex

Set up Clueso MCP in Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor and VS Code, what it can do, official pricing and rival video MCP servers.

Clueso MCP Guide (Oct 2026): Make Product Videos from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex and Gemini

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Short answer: Clueso MCP is a remote MCP server at https://connect.clueso.io/mcp. It lets an AI assistant such as Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor or VS Code Copilot create and edit Clueso video projects directly: it can add clips, write voiceovers, add zooms and callouts, sync audio, and export. MCP is included on every Clueso plan, including Free (10 export minutes a month, watermarked). It's the best fit for product demos, tutorials and help-center videos. If you want faceless YouTube videos or template renders instead, look at Cliptude, Clipkit or Renderly, which we compare below.

This guide is based on Clueso's MCP setup docs, its GitHub repo and its pricing page. Setup and feature details were checked October 25, 2026. Plan prices were re-checked on Clueso's official pricing page on November 9, 2026. We describe the documented workflow and have not run timed tests.

Key facts

What you can actually ask it to do

Clueso's MCP server exposes the following tool groups, according to its docs:

Clueso MCP vs other video MCP servers

For faceless YouTube workflows without MCP, see how to make faceless YouTube videos and best AI YouTube automation tools.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit:

• SaaS teams making product walkthroughs, release videos and help-center content
• Developers and PMs who already live in Claude Code, Cursor or Codex
• Docs teams that want a video and a written article from the same recording

Skip it if:

• You want cinematic or B-roll footage. Use a generator like Kling or Runway
• You want a long faceless YouTube video from a topic. Cliptude is built for that
• You need captions burned in by default. The default export has no captions, so request them explicitly or add them later

Setup: step by step for each client

Server URL for every client: https://connect.clueso.io/mcp

Claude (web or desktop)

1. Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
2. Paste the URL and sign in to Clueso when prompted.
3. Requires Claude Pro, Team or Enterprise.

ChatGPT

• Install the Clueso plugin/app, or turn on Developer Mode, then go to Settings → Apps → Create and paste the URL.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http Clueso https://connect.clueso.io/mcp
# optional: share with your repo
claude mcp add --transport http Clueso https://connect.clueso.io/mcp --scope project
claude mcp list   # verify

OpenAI Codex

Use /plugins, or add this to config.toml:

[mcp_servers.clueso]
url = "https://connect.clueso.io/mcp"

Then run codex mcp login clueso.

Gemini CLI (0.1.7+)

gemini mcp add clueso https://connect.clueso.io/mcp

Alternatively, add an httpUrl entry in settings.json.

Cursor

Use Agent mode with Node 22.16+, and add the server in .cursor/mcp.json through npx mcp-remote@latest:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clueso": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://connect.clueso.io/mcp"] }
  }
}

VS Code (GitHub Copilot)

Use Copilot Agent mode and add a stdio server in .vscode/mcp.json that runs mcp-remote with the same URL.

A first project, prompt by prompt

1. "Find my Clueso workspaces and switch to Product."
2. "Create a project called 'Invoices feature walkthrough'."
3. "Upload invoices-demo.mp4 and add it as a clip." (Or: "Import launch.pptx as clips.")
4. "Write a concise voiceover for each clip for new users, and use a warm female voice."
5. "Auto-sync the voiceover to the video, and zoom on each button I click."
6. "Estimate the duration, then export at 1080p."
7. Optional: "Create a help article from this project."

Pricing: what MCP costs (as of Nov 9, 2026)

From clueso.io/pricing, re-checked Nov 9, 2026. List prices below are unchanged from October. The page also showed a limited 50% off Solo and Business promotion; confirm the checkout price before you subscribe.

Monthly vs annual: Clueso's pricing page shows prices billed yearly and does not list a monthly-billing price.

How AI credits are used: chat-based creation and editing, avatars, motion graphics and images. Credits are not used for voice, scripts or guides.

Gotcha on the compare table: "Edit videos with AI chat" appears as Enterprise-only, but Clueso states MCP is available on all plans. Expect in-app AI chat and MCP to be gated separately.

Cost per export minute (our math): Solo is $40 ÷ 15 = about $2.67/min. Business is $120 ÷ 30 = $4.00/min. Both figures exclude AI credit usage.

See current plans on Clueso's pricing page or our Clueso listing .

Limitations and gotchas

• Export minutes are the real limit. Free gives you 10 minutes a month, so a few test renders use it up.
• Screen recording through MCP requires a specific plan / Agents.
• Cursor requires Node 22.16+, and Cursor and VS Code connect through mcp-remote, not natively.
• Claude's custom connectors require a paid Claude plan.
• Default export is 1080p30 with no captions.
• Monthly prices aren't published on the pricing page.

Alternatives

• Cliptude: long faceless YouTube videos through MCP.
• Clipkit: a developer-first, code-style MCP with free authoring.
• Renderly: template renders at scale.
• Descript and Loom: recording and editing, without MCP-first workflows.
• Synthesia and HeyGen: when you need an avatar presenter.

FAQ

Is Clueso MCP free? Yes. MCP works on the Free plan, which includes 10 export minutes and 1,000 AI credits a month, with a watermark.

What is the Clueso MCP server URL? https://connect.clueso.io/mcp

Does Clueso MCP work with the free version of Claude? Custom connectors in Claude require Pro, Team or Enterprise. Claude Code connects with claude mcp add.

Can Clueso MCP record my screen? There is a record_screen tool, but it requires a specific plan / Agents.

Can I add captions? The default export has no captions, so ask for them explicitly or enable them before export.

What's the difference between Clueso MCP and Cliptude MCP? Clueso makes product demos and tutorials from your recordings and slides. Cliptude generates long faceless YouTube videos from a topic.

Is Clueso open source? The MCP connector repo is public at github.com/clueso-ai/clueso-mcp. The Clueso app itself is a paid SaaS.

Related reading: Clueso · Descript · Loom · Best for product demos · Guidde vs Supademo · Best AI video agents · Best AI video editor for YouTube

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