How to connect Heygen MCP with VS Code

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How to connect Heygen MCP with VS Code

VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow.

In this guide, I will explain how to connect Heygen with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

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Why use Composio?

Composio provides:

  • Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows.
  • Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need.

Integrate Heygen MCP with VS Code

1. Install with one click

Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot.

+Install in VS Code

2. Or add manually

Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration:

bash
{
  "servers": {
    "composio": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

3. Authorize

Click the install button to authorize VS Code to connect to Composio. VS Code will detect OAuth and prompt you to sign in.

VS Code MCP server install screen for Composio

A browser window will open to authorize.

Composio authorization browser window

4. Authenticate Heygen and start working

Back in VS Code chat, ask the agent to connect to Heygen or give it any Heygen-related task.

For example, ask it to:

  • "Create a talking photo from your selfie"
  • "Add new contacts to your video project"
  • "List all available streaming avatars for today"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access to Heygen.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in VS Code, and your Heygen account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add looks to photo avatar groupTool to add additional looks (images) to an existing photo avatar group.
Add motion to photo avatarTool to add natural motion or animation to an existing photo avatar, turning a still image into a moving, lifelike one.
Check photo/look generation statusTool to retrieve the current status and details of a photo avatar or look generation by its ID.
Create a new folderTool to create a new folder under your HeyGen account.
Create knowledge baseTool to create a new knowledge base with a specified name, opening line, and custom prompt for Interactive Avatar streaming sessions.
Create photo avatar groupTool to create an avatar group which can include both AI-generated and user-uploaded photos of the avatar.
Create WebM videoTool to create a WebM format video with transparent background featuring an avatar speaking text or audio.
Delete an avatar videoTool to delete a video by its ID from HeyGen account.
Delete assetTool to delete a specific asset by its unique asset ID from HeyGen account.
Delete knowledge baseTool to delete a specific knowledge base by its ID.
Delete photo avatarTool to delete a photo avatar by its ID from HeyGen account.
Delete photo avatar groupTool to delete a photo avatar group by its ID from HeyGen account.
Delete webhook endpointTool to permanently delete a webhook endpoint from HeyGen.
Generate photo avatar photosTool to generate a personalized AI avatar based on text prompts and attribute inputs.
Generate text-to-speech audioTool to generate a speech audio file from any text input using a specified voice, powered by HeyGen's Starfish model.
Generate voice audio previewTool to generate a short audio preview with the specified voice and text.
Get current user informationTool to retrieve the profile information of the currently authenticated user.
Get training job statusTool to retrieve the current training status and details of a photo avatar training job by group ID.
Keep alive streaming sessionTool to reset the idle timeout counter for an active streaming session.
List all avatar groupsTool to retrieve a list of all available avatar groups in your HeyGen account.
List all locales for voicesTool to retrieve available locales for multilingual voices.
List assetsTool to retrieve a paginated list of all assets (images, audios, videos) created under your account.
List brand voicesTool to retrieve a list of brand glossaries created under your account.
List foldersTool to retrieve a paginated list of folders created under your account.
List avatars in a specific groupTool to retrieve all avatars that belong to a specific avatar group.
List knowledge basesTool to retrieve a list of all existing knowledge bases associated with your account.
List session historyTool to retrieve a paginated history of all streaming sessions with metadata including session duration, timestamps, and other details.
List streaming avatarsTool to retrieve a list of public and custom interactive avatars for streaming.
List TTS voicesTool to retrieve a list of public and custom voices compatible with HeyGen's Starfish TTS model.
Create new streaming sessionTool to initiate a new streaming session with an Interactive Avatar for real-time interactions.
Add contact to personalized video projectThis endpoint allows you to add one or more contacts to a specific personalized video project in the Heygen platform.
Fetch personalized video project detailRetrieves detailed information about a specific personalized video project in HeyGen, including status, settings, and metadata.
Get photo avatar detailsTool to retrieve detailed information about a photo avatar or look using its unique ID.
Post talking photo binary imageCreates a talking photo by processing an uploaded image file.
Restore folder from trashTool to restore a previously deleted folder from trash by its unique folder ID.
Retrieve avatar detailsTool to retrieve detailed information about a specific avatar by its ID.
Retrieve sharable video URLTool to generate a public, shareable URL for a specific video by ID.
Retrieve template details v3Tool 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 detailsTool to retrieve the current processing status and metadata for a specific video by ID.
Search public avatar groupsTool to search and retrieve public avatar groups with optional filters and pagination.
Create streaming token with expiryCreates a new streaming token for use with HeyGen's real-time avatar and voice chat services.
Post streaming ice candidatesThis endpoint is used to submit ICE (Interactive Connectivity Establishment) candidate information for a specific streaming session in the Heygen platform.
Interrupt streaming sessionInterrupts an ongoing streaming session with an interactive avatar.
Retrieve streaming listRetrieves a list of active or available streaming sessions or content within the HeyGen platform.
Set streaming quality endpointInitiates a new streaming session with HeyGen, allowing users to start an avatar-based stream with specified quality settings.
Start streaming sessionInitiates a new streaming session for real-time communication in the HeyGen platform.
Stop streaming sessionThe streaming.
Send task to streaming avatarThe StreamingTask endpoint initiates a real-time speaking task for an AI-driven avatar within an active streaming session.
Move folder to trashTool to move a specific folder to trash by its unique folder ID.
Update folder nameTool to update (rename) an existing folder by its unique folder ID.
Update knowledge baseTool to update an existing knowledge base by its ID.
Update webhook endpointTool to modify an existing webhook endpoint configuration including URL and subscribed event types.
Upload assetTool to upload a file asset (image, video, or audio) to HeyGen platform.
Upscale motion avatarTool to enhance the resolution and visual quality of a motion avatar.
List avatars endpointRetrieves a list of available avatars from the Heygen platform.
List talking photo entriesRetrieves a list of talking photos created using the HeyGen platform.
List videosRetrieves a list of videos associated with the user's account on the HeyGen platform.
List voice endpointsRetrieves a comprehensive list of all available voices in the HeyGen platform.
Add webhook endpointAdds a new webhook endpoint to receive real-time notifications for specified Heygen events.
List webhook endpointsRetrieves a list of all webhook endpoints configured for your HeyGen account.
List webhooksRetrieves a list of all available webhook event types that can be subscribed to in your HeyGen account.
Delete talking photo by idDeletes a specific talking photo from the HeyGen platform using its unique identifier.
Generate video template with variablesGenerates a customized video from a pre-existing template using HeyGen's AI platform.
Get template by idRetrieves a specific template from the HeyGen platform using its unique identifier.
Retrieve all templatesRetrieves a list of available avatar templates from the HeyGen platform.
Retrieve user remaining quotaRetrieves the current remaining quota for the authenticated user on the HeyGen platform.
Generate video with inputsGenerates a customized video using Heygen's AI-driven platform.
Post video translate requestThe TranslateVideo endpoint enables the translation of video content from one language to another.
Retrieve video translation by idRetrieves the current status of a video translation job in the HeyGen platform.
Retrieve video translation target languagesRetrieves a list of all available target languages supported by HeyGen's video translation feature.
List available voicesRetrieves a list of available voice models and options that can be used with HeyGen's AI-driven video creation platform.

Way Forward

Now that Heygen is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end.

  • Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically.
  • Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works.
  • Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs.
  • Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps.
  • Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups.

Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Heygen MCP?

With a standalone Heygen MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Heygen tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Heygen and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code?

Yes, you can. VS Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Heygen tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Heygen while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Heygen scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Heygen data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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