Heygen MCP server for AI agents and assistants

Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Heygen MCP or direct API to generate videos, automate editing, fetch video status, and manage assets through natural language.

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HeyGen is an AI-driven video creation platform that streamlines content production. Create, edit, and automate video workflows with generative AI for faster results.

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TOOLS

Supported Tools

Every Heygen action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Add looks to photo avatar group

Tool to add additional looks (images) to an existing photo avatar group.

Add motion to photo avatar

Tool to add natural motion or animation to an existing photo avatar, turning a still image into a moving, lifelike one.

Check photo/look generation status

Tool to retrieve the current status and details of a photo avatar or look generation by its ID.

Create a new folder

Tool to create a new folder under your HeyGen account.

Create knowledge base

Tool to create a new knowledge base with a specified name, opening line, and custom prompt for Interactive Avatar streaming sessions.

Create photo avatar group

Tool to create an avatar group which can include both AI-generated and user-uploaded photos of the avatar.

Create WebM video

Tool to create a WebM format video with transparent background featuring an avatar speaking text or audio.

Delete an avatar video

Tool to delete a video by its ID from HeyGen account.

Delete asset

Tool to delete a specific asset by its unique asset ID from HeyGen account.

Delete knowledge base

Tool to delete a specific knowledge base by its ID.

Delete photo avatar

Tool to delete a photo avatar by its ID from HeyGen account.

Delete photo avatar group

Tool to delete a photo avatar group by its ID from HeyGen account.

Delete webhook endpoint

Tool to permanently delete a webhook endpoint from HeyGen.

Generate photo avatar photos

Tool to generate a personalized AI avatar based on text prompts and attribute inputs.

Generate text-to-speech audio

Tool to generate a speech audio file from any text input using a specified voice, powered by HeyGen's Starfish model.

Generate voice audio preview

Tool to generate a short audio preview with the specified voice and text.

Get current user information

Tool to retrieve the profile information of the currently authenticated user.

Get training job status

Tool to retrieve the current training status and details of a photo avatar training job by group ID.

Keep alive streaming session

Tool to reset the idle timeout counter for an active streaming session.

List all avatar groups

Tool to retrieve a list of all available avatar groups in your HeyGen account.

List all locales for voices

Tool to retrieve available locales for multilingual voices.

List assets

Tool to retrieve a paginated list of all assets (images, audios, videos) created under your account.

List brand voices

Tool to retrieve a list of brand glossaries created under your account.

List folders

Tool to retrieve a paginated list of folders created under your account.

List avatars in a specific group

Tool to retrieve all avatars that belong to a specific avatar group.

List knowledge bases

Tool to retrieve a list of all existing knowledge bases associated with your account.

List session history

Tool to retrieve a paginated history of all streaming sessions with metadata including session duration, timestamps, and other details.

List streaming avatars

Tool to retrieve a list of public and custom interactive avatars for streaming.

List TTS voices

Tool to retrieve a list of public and custom voices compatible with HeyGen's Starfish TTS model.

Create new streaming session

Tool to initiate a new streaming session with an Interactive Avatar for real-time interactions.

Add contact to personalized video project

This endpoint allows you to add one or more contacts to a specific personalized video project in the Heygen platform.

Fetch personalized video project detail

Retrieves detailed information about a specific personalized video project in HeyGen, including status, settings, and metadata.

Get photo avatar details

Tool to retrieve detailed information about a photo avatar or look using its unique ID.

Post talking photo binary image

Creates a talking photo by processing an uploaded image file.

Restore folder from trash

Tool to restore a previously deleted folder from trash by its unique folder ID.

Retrieve avatar details

Tool to retrieve detailed information about a specific avatar by its ID.

Retrieve sharable video URL

Tool to generate a public, shareable URL for a specific video by ID.

Retrieve template details v3

Tool to retrieve comprehensive details about a specific template including all available variables for replacement and scene mappings for templates built in the New AI Studio.

Retrieve video status details

Tool to retrieve the current processing status and metadata for a specific video by ID.

Search public avatar groups

Tool to search and retrieve public avatar groups with optional filters and pagination.

Create streaming token with expiry

Creates a new streaming token for use with HeyGen's real-time avatar and voice chat services.

Post streaming ice candidates

This endpoint is used to submit ICE (Interactive Connectivity Establishment) candidate information for a specific streaming session in the Heygen platform.

Interrupt streaming session

Interrupts an ongoing streaming session with an interactive avatar.

Retrieve streaming list

Retrieves a list of active or available streaming sessions or content within the HeyGen platform.

Set streaming quality endpoint

Initiates a new streaming session with HeyGen, allowing users to start an avatar-based stream with specified quality settings.

Start streaming session

Initiates a new streaming session for real-time communication in the HeyGen platform.

Stop streaming session

The streaming.

Send task to streaming avatar

The StreamingTask endpoint initiates a real-time speaking task for an AI-driven avatar within an active streaming session.

Move folder to trash

Tool to move a specific folder to trash by its unique folder ID.

Update folder name

Tool to update (rename) an existing folder by its unique folder ID.

Update knowledge base

Tool to update an existing knowledge base by its ID.

Update webhook endpoint

Tool to modify an existing webhook endpoint configuration including URL and subscribed event types.

Upload asset

Tool to upload a file asset (image, video, or audio) to HeyGen platform.

Upscale motion avatar

Tool to enhance the resolution and visual quality of a motion avatar.

List avatars endpoint

Retrieves a list of available avatars from the Heygen platform.

List talking photo entries

Retrieves a list of talking photos created using the HeyGen platform.

List videos

Retrieves a list of videos associated with the user's account on the HeyGen platform.

List voice endpoints

Retrieves a comprehensive list of all available voices in the HeyGen platform.

Add webhook endpoint

Adds a new webhook endpoint to receive real-time notifications for specified Heygen events.

List webhook endpoints

Retrieves a list of all webhook endpoints configured for your HeyGen account.

List webhooks

Retrieves a list of all available webhook event types that can be subscribed to in your HeyGen account.

Delete talking photo by id

Deletes a specific talking photo from the HeyGen platform using its unique identifier.

Generate video template with variables

Generates a customized video from a pre-existing template using HeyGen's AI platform.

Get template by id

Retrieves a specific template from the HeyGen platform using its unique identifier.

Retrieve all templates

Retrieves a list of available avatar templates from the HeyGen platform.

Retrieve user remaining quota

Retrieves the current remaining quota for the authenticated user on the HeyGen platform.

Generate video with inputs

Generates a customized video using Heygen's AI-driven platform.

Post video translate request

The TranslateVideo endpoint enables the translation of video content from one language to another.

Retrieve video translation by id

Retrieves the current status of a video translation job in the HeyGen platform.

Retrieve video translation target languages

Retrieves a list of all available target languages supported by HeyGen's video translation feature.

List available voices

Retrieves a list of available voice models and options that can be used with HeyGen's AI-driven video creation platform.

SETUP GUIDE

Connect Heygen MCP Tool with your Agent

1

Install Composio

typescript
npm install @composio/core ai @ai-sdk/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Install the Composio SDK and your agent framework
2

Create a session with MCP enabled

typescript
import { Composio } from "@composio/core";

const composio = new Composio();
const { mcp } = await composio.create("your-user-id", {
  toolkits: ["heygen"],
  mcp: true,
});
Create a session scoped to Heygen and read its MCP URL and headers
3

Connect your agent to the MCP server

typescript
import { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
import { generateText, stepCountIs } from "ai";

const client = await createMCPClient({
  transport: { type: "http", url: mcp.url, headers: mcp.headers },
});

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai("gpt-5.6-sol"),
  tools: await client.tools(),
  prompt: "Generate a talking photo from this uploaded image",
  stopWhen: stepCountIs(10),
});

console.log(text);
await client.close();
Pass the session's MCP URL and headers to your agent and run a Heygen request
SETUP GUIDE

Connect Heygen API Tool with your Agent

1

Install Composio

typescript
npm install @composio/core @composio/openai openai
Install the Composio SDK, the OpenAI provider, and the OpenAI SDK
2

Create a Composio session

typescript
import OpenAI from "openai";
import { Composio } from "@composio/core";
import { OpenAIResponsesProvider } from "@composio/openai";

const composio = new Composio({ provider: new OpenAIResponsesProvider() });
const client = new OpenAI();

const session = await composio.create("your-user-id", { toolkits: ["heygen"] });
const tools = await session.tools();
Initialize Composio with the OpenAI Responses provider and create a session scoped to Heygen
3

Run Heygen tools with your agent

typescript
let response = await client.responses.create({
  model: "gpt-5.6-sol",
  tools,
  input: [{ role: "user", content: "Generate a talking photo from this uploaded image" }],
});

while (response.output.some((o) => o.type === "function_call")) {
  const outputs = await composio.provider.handleToolCalls(session, response.output);
  response = await client.responses.create({
    model: "gpt-5.6-sol",
    tools,
    previous_response_id: response.id,
    input: outputs,
  });
}

console.log(response.output_text);
Send a request, execute the Heygen tool calls through the session, and print the final answer

Why Use Composio?

AI Native Heygen Integration

  • Supports both Heygen MCP and direct API based integrations
  • Structured, LLM-friendly schemas for reliable tool execution
  • Rich coverage for creating, editing, and managing Heygen videos

Managed Auth

  • Built-in API key management for Heygen
  • Central place to manage, scope, and revoke Heygen access
  • Per user and per environment credentials instead of hard-coded keys

Agent Optimized Design

  • Tools are tuned using real error and success rates to improve reliability over time
  • Comprehensive execution logs so you always know what ran, when, and on whose behalf

Enterprise Grade Security

  • Fine-grained RBAC so you control which agents and users can access Heygen
  • Scoped, least privilege access to Heygen resources
  • Full audit trail of agent actions to support review and compliance

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Heygen requires you to configure your own API key credentials. Once set up, Composio handles secure credential storage and API request handling for you.

Yes! Composio's Tool Router enables agents to use multiple toolkits. Learn more.

Yes. Composio is SOC 2 Type II compliant and is built to keep your Heygen connection and credentials secure. OAuth tokens and API keys are encrypted, and sensitive customer data is protected at rest and in transit.

Composio also undergoes independent security testing and continuously monitors its systems for security threats. You can review the latest reports and policies in the Composio Trust Center.

Composio maintains and updates all toolkit integrations automatically, so your agents always work with the latest API versions.

Create the key in your Heygen account settings, then paste it once on Composio's connection page. Composio stores it encrypted and uses it only for the Heygen actions your agent runs. Nobody else in your workspace can read it, and you can revoke it inside Heygen at any time.

When you connect a Heygen account through Composio, every action runs under that account, so anything the agent creates, sends, or changes shows up in Heygen as done by you. Keep an approval step in your prompt for actions with side effects, such as sending or deleting, and have the agent draft first.

Whatever the credentials you connect allow inside Heygen. If Heygen lets you scope a key to specific permissions, create a scoped one so the agent can only do what you intend. You can revoke the key inside Heygen at any time.

Yes. Composio supports multiple connected accounts for the same app, and that works in Claude, ChatGPT, or any other assistant you connect through Composio. Give each Heygen connection a name such as work or personal, and the assistant uses the one you mention in the request. Each account keeps its own credentials and nothing is merged.

The connection stops working the moment Heygen rejects the old key. Create a new key in Heygen and reconnect the account from the Composio dashboard or by asking your agent to reconnect Heygen. Nothing else changes.

Composio's free Hobby plan includes 100,000 tool calls per month with no credit card, which covers most personal Heygen use. Paid plans add higher limits and team features. Your Heygen plan and its API limits still apply as usual.

Built-in connectors usually give one AI access to a limited set of apps. Many people use Composio because it lets their AI connect to more apps than it normally supports, or connect to multiple accounts for the same app (e.g. connect Claude to multiple Heygen accounts).

With Composio, you connect Heygen once and then use it across different AI assistants without setting it up separately in each one. Connect your apps to Composio once, then connect Composio to whichever AI you use, whether that's Claude, ChatGPT, Hermes, or your own custom assistant.

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