Shortform Kit README

The full upstream README, mirrored here for reference. Install config, tool schemas, adoption signals, and an original overview live on the Shortform Kit listing page.

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Tools

Tool	What it does
`get_video_info`	Title, author, duration, qualities, caption and hashtags of a public Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, Vimeo or Reddit post
`download_media`	MP4, MP3, image, cover or a frame at a timestamp, optionally only a section; returns a link valid for 15 minutes
`transcribe_video`	Whisper transcript with timestamps, 90+ languages, optional translation to English
`youtube_channel_id`	UC channel ID, handle, channel URL and RSS feed from a @handle or any video link
`social_video_specs`	2026 upload specs (sizes, lengths, caption and hashtag limits) for 9 platforms, sourced
`creator_monetization`	Monetization programs and requirements, RPM by niche and country, engagement benchmarks, sponsorship rates
`loudness_and_subtitles`	LUFS and true peak targets (Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, EBU R128 …), subtitle rules, frame rates
`youtube_thumbnail_trends`	This week's measured thumbnail trends of the most-viewed new YouTube videos in 10 niches
`estimate_youtube_earnings`	Ad earnings range from monthly views and niche, or for Shorts

Tool

What it does

get_video_info

Title, author, duration, qualities, caption and hashtags of a public Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, Vimeo or Reddit post

download_media

MP4, MP3, image, cover or a frame at a timestamp, optionally only a section; returns a link valid for 15 minutes

transcribe_video

Whisper transcript with timestamps, 90+ languages, optional translation to English

youtube_channel_id

UC channel ID, handle, channel URL and RSS feed from a @handle or any video link

social_video_specs

2026 upload specs (sizes, lengths, caption and hashtag limits) for 9 platforms, sourced

creator_monetization

Monetization programs and requirements, RPM by niche and country, engagement benchmarks, sponsorship rates

loudness_and_subtitles

LUFS and true peak targets (Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, EBU R128 …), subtitle rules, frame rates

youtube_thumbnail_trends

This week's measured thumbnail trends of the most-viewed new YouTube videos in 10 niches

estimate_youtube_earnings

Ad earnings range from monthly views and niche, or for Shorts

Add it

Claude Code

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http shortformkit https://shortformkit.com/mcp

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

config.json

{ "mcpServers": { "shortformkit": { "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp" } } }

VS Code (.vscode/mcp.json)

config.json

{ "servers": { "shortformkit": { "type": "http", "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp" } } }

Claude (claude.ai, desktop): Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, paste https://shortformkit.com/mcp (custom connectors depend on your plan).

Notes

Same fair-use rate limit per IP as the website. Downloads are deleted after 15 minutes.

Only use it for content you own or are allowed to use.

Data tools answer with sourced data (CC BY 4.0) from https://shortformkit.com/data/ and include the source URL.

HTTP API description: https://shortformkit.com/openapi.json

Guide: https://shortformkit.com/mcp-server/

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