# How to integrate Shotstack MCP with Atomic Agent

```json
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  "title": "How to integrate Shotstack MCP with Atomic Agent",
  "toolkit": "Shotstack",
  "toolkit_slug": "shotstack",
  "framework": "Atomic Agent",
  "framework_slug": "atomic-agent",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/atomic-agent",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/atomic-agent.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-11T13:14:44.918Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Atomic Agent is an open-source AI agent that runs on your machine and supports local models through llama.cpp. Connect it to 1,500+ apps through Composio, including Shotstack.
This guide uses Atomic Agent's built-in Composio integration. You need Atomic Agent v0.5.6 or later, your own Composio API key, and a Shotstack account. See the [Atomic Agent documentation](https://atomicagent.io/docs/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-docs) for installation instructions.

## Also integrate Shotstack with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/autogen)

## TL;DR

### How Atomic Agent connects to Shotstack
Atomic Agent connects to Composio's Tool Router over Streamable HTTP MCP. It discovers the tools needed for your request, and Composio handles account authentication.
Execution and account-connection tools follow Atomic Agent's configured approval policy. Review any approval prompt before allowing an action on your connected account.

## Connect Shotstack to Atomic Agent

### Connect Shotstack to Atomic Agent
- Sign up or sign in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-api-key). Copy your API key.
- In Atomic Agent, open the Integrations tab and select Composio. Select API key, press e, paste the key, and press Enter. The tools become available immediately, without a restart.
- Ask Atomic Agent to do something in Shotstack. It searches Composio for the right tool.
- On first use, open the sign-in link returned in the chat. Connect your Shotstack account, then return to Atomic Agent to continue.
### Headless setup
Add the following line to ~/.atomic-agent/.env, replacing YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY with your key. Start Atomic Agent after saving the file.

```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY
```

## What is the Shotstack MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Shotstack MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Shotstack account. It provides structured and secure access to powerful video, image, and audio automation features—so your agent can create dynamic media content, edit assets, manage rendering jobs, and retrieve results at scale on your behalf.
- Automated video and image generation: Let your agent assemble and render videos or images programmatically using templates, custom assets, and dynamic data.
- Media editing and composition: Enable your agent to cut, trim, overlay, and combine media clips—adding text, transitions, or audio tracks as needed.
- Batch rendering and job management: Have your agent submit, track, and manage multiple rendering jobs, so you can scale creative automation for campaigns or client deliverables.
- Asset and template organization: Allow your agent to upload, list, and organize reusable templates and media assets, keeping your creative workflow streamlined.
- Result retrieval and download: Automatically fetch completed renders and download media files, making finished content instantly available for distribution or review.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `SHOTSTACK_CREATE_TEMPLATE` | Create Template | Tool to create a new template for video editing. Use when you want to save a reusable timeline configuration as a template. Template changes do not retroactively affect past renders. |
| `SHOTSTACK_CREATE_TEMPLATE2` | Create Template (v2) | Tool to save an Edit as a re-usable template. Templates can be retrieved and modified before rendering. Use when you want to create a template with merge fields for dynamic content. |
| `SHOTSTACK_DELETE_INGESTED_MEDIA` | Delete Ingested Media | Tool to delete an ingested media asset. Use when you've confirmed the ingest ID and need to remove the file from Shotstack storage. |
| `SHOTSTACK_DELETE_TEMPLATE2` | Delete Template | Tool to delete a specific Shotstack template by its ID. Use when you need to remove a template permanently. |
| `SHOTSTACK_DELETE_WORKFLOW` | Delete Shotstack Workflow | Tool to delete a specific Shotstack workflow. Use when you need to permanently remove a workflow after confirming its ID. |
| `SHOTSTACK_FETCH_SOURCE` | Fetch Source | Tool to fetch a remote media file and store it as a source asset. Operation is asynchronous — poll SHOTSTACK_GET_INGEST_STATUS or SHOTSTACK_INSPECT_MEDIA until the asset is ready before passing it to SHOTSTACK_RENDER_VIDEO or other downstream tools. Use when you need to ingest a file before rendering. |
| `SHOTSTACK_GET_ASSETS` | Get Asset | Tool to fetch details of a hosted asset by its unique identifier. Use when you need to retrieve information about videos, images, audio files, thumbnails, or poster images hosted on Shotstack's CDN. |
| `SHOTSTACK_GET_ASSETS_RENDER` | Get Assets by Render ID | Tool to retrieve hosted assets by render ID. Use when you need to fetch one or more files (video, thumbnail, poster image) generated by a specific render job. |
| `SHOTSTACK_GET_RENDER_CALLBACK` | Get Render Callback | Tool to retrieve the webhook/callback URL configuration for a specific render job. Returns only callback settings (URL, method, headers), not render status or output URLs — use a separate render-status check to obtain final results. |
| `SHOTSTACK_GET_RENDER_STATUS` | Get Render Status | Tool to retrieve the current status and details of a Shotstack render job by render ID. Use when polling a render until done or failed, typically after creating a render with SHOTSTACK_RENDER_VIDEO. |
| `SHOTSTACK_GET_SOURCE` | Get Source Details | Tool to fetch the details of a specific source asset. Use when you need to inspect a source after uploading, check its status, or diagnose ingest/render failures—such as unsupported codecs, corrupt files, or bad URLs—before retrying. |
| `SHOTSTACK_GET_TEMPLATE` | Get Template | Tool to retrieve details of a specific template. Use when you have the ID of an existing template and need its metadata. |
| `SHOTSTACK_GET_TEMPLATE_BY_VERSION` | Get Template By Version | Tool to retrieve a template by template id and API version. Use when you need to fetch template details from a specific Edit API version. |
| `SHOTSTACK_GET_UPLOAD_URL` | Get Upload URL | Tool to request a signed URL for direct file upload to Shotstack. Use when you need to upload a file to Shotstack storage. The response returns a signed URL that you use to upload the file using a PUT request with the binary file. |
| `SHOTSTACK_INSPECT_MEDIA` | Inspect Media | Tool to inspect media metadata. Use before rendering to retrieve duration, resolution, frame rate, and format of an online media file — clip timecodes, trim points, and audio sync calculations depend on these values. Mixing assets without prior inspection can cause letterboxing, jitter, or audio sync issues in the final output. |
| `SHOTSTACK_LIST_SOURCES` | List Sources | Tool to list all source assets. Use when you need to retrieve source entries with optional pagination. |
| `SHOTSTACK_LIST_SOURCES2` | List Sources (with Environment) | Tool to list all ingested source files with environment selection. Use when you need to retrieve sources from stage (sandbox) or v1 (production) environment with optional pagination. |
| `SHOTSTACK_LIST_TEMPLATES` | List Templates | Tool to list all Shotstack templates for the account. Use after creating or updating templates to view your available templates. |
| `SHOTSTACK_LIST_TEMPLATES2` | List Templates with Environment | Tool to list all Shotstack templates for the specified environment. Use when you need to retrieve templates from a specific environment (stage or production). |
| `SHOTSTACK_POST_UPLOAD` | Request Upload URL | Tool to request a signed URL for direct file upload. Use when you need to upload a file to Shotstack storage. The response returns a signed URL that expires in one hour. |
| `SHOTSTACK_RENDER_VIDEO` | Render Video | Tool to initiate a new video render job. Use when you have defined a timeline and output settings and want to start rendering. |
| `SHOTSTACK_TRANSFER_ASSET` | Transfer Asset | Tool to transfer a file from any publicly available URL to one or more Serve API destinations. Use when you need to copy a file from an external source to Shotstack's hosting service or other configured destinations. |
| `SHOTSTACK_UPDATE_TEMPLATE` | Update Template | Tool to update an existing template by its ID. Use when you need to modify a template's name or edit configuration. Both name and complete template definition must be provided. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Troubleshooting

### Why is my API key rejected?

Copy the key directly from the Composio dashboard. Atomic Agent requires ASCII characters because it sends the key in an HTTP header. Remove any extra characters introduced when copying.

### Why are Composio tools unavailable after saving a key?

Check that you use Atomic Agent v0.5.6 or later and that Composio is enabled in your configuration. A "composio": { "enabled": false } setting disables the integration while keeping the saved key on disk.

### Does Composio have a free plan?

The Hobby plan includes 100,000 tool calls per month. Composio-managed OAuth apps have a lower included allowance. See [Composio pricing](/pricing) for the current limits that apply to your connection.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Use Shotstack from Atomic Agent
With your account connected, ask Atomic Agent to work with Shotstack in natural language. You can connect more apps through the same Composio integration as you need them.
Visit the [Atomic Agent website](https://atomicagent.io/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-site) or inspect the [Atomic Agent source code](https://github.com/AtomicBot-ai/atomic-agent?cta_placement=atomic-agent-repo).

## How to build Shotstack MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shotstack/framework/autogen)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Shotstack MCP?

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

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Atomic Agent?

Yes, you can. Atomic Agent 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 Shotstack tools.

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

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Shotstack 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 Shotstack data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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