What is the key difference between Clipkit and Short Video Agent Kit?

Clipkit belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution, while Short Video Agent Kit belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Clipkit or Short Video Agent Kit in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Clipkit and Short Video Agent Kit free or paid?

Clipkit operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Short Video Agent Kit operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Clipkit lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Short Video Agent Kit lists 5 tools with 4 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Clipkit and Short Video Agent Kit together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Clipkit or Short Video Agent Kit in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Clipkit and Short Video Agent Kit free to use, or do they require API keys?

Clipkit is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Short Video Agent Kit operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Clipkit and Short Video Agent Kit at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both clipkit and davidmosiah-short-video-agent-kit as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Clipkit has a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Short Video Agent Kit holds a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 4 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Clipkit vs Short Video Agent Kit

In-depth architectural comparison of the Clipkit and Short Video Agent Kit MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Clipkit

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Short Video Agent Kit

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Clipkit if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a local process. Choose Short Video Agent Kit if your workspace requires Multimedia Process integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Clipkit when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Clipkit Details

Choose Short Video Agent Kit when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: OPENAI_API_KEY, GEMINI_API_KEY, GOOGLE_API_KEY, XAI_API_KEY, PIAPI_KEY, SEEDANCE_API_KEY, SHORT_VIDEO_DRY_RUN.
Primary tools included: Dry-run mode for safe payload validation without API calls, Supports multiple providers: Sora/OpenAI, Gemini Veo, xAI/Grok, Seedance/PiAPI, CLI commands for manifest, doctor, privacy audit, payload generation.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Clipkit Multimedia Process	Short Video Agent Kit davidmosiah Multimedia Process
Summary	MCP server for Clipkit — gives AI agents a video toolbox via the Clipkit schema.	Provider-neutral short-form AI video MCP and CLI for agents, with dry-run payload validation and optional live generation through Sora, Veo, xAI and Seedance-style providers.
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Clipkit Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Short Video Agent Kit Tools (5)

Dry-run mode for safe payload validation without API calls

Supports multiple providers: Sora/OpenAI, Gemini Veo, xAI/Grok, Seedance/PiAPI

CLI commands for manifest, doctor, privacy audit, payload generation

Provider readiness detection with required environment keys

Local output directory for user-controlled prompt and output storage

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Clipkit Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clipkit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "clipkit"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Short Video Agent Kit Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "davidmosiah-short-video-agent-kit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "args"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "XAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_XAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PIAPI_KEY": "YOUR_PIAPI_KEY_HERE",
        "SEEDANCE_API_KEY": "YOUR_SEEDANCE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SHORT_VIDEO_DRY_RUN": "YOUR_SHORT_VIDEO_DRY_RUN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Clipkit is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Short Video Agent Kit belongs to Multimedia Process using local stdio subprocess. Select Clipkit when you need capabilities focused on multimedia process and Short Video Agent Kit when you require tools for multimedia process.

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