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How to connect Shotstack to Claude

Connect Claude Web, Desktop and Cowork to Shotstack MCP. Create a video slideshow from uploaded images, generate a branded video intro with logo, and more using natural language, with authentication handled for you.

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Introduction

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, available on the web, in the desktop app, and on mobile. Cowork is its agent for knowledge work, and it runs on all of those surfaces too. Connected to your apps, Claude can work with your files and services to accomplish complex tasks on your behalf.

This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Shotstack account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to create a video slideshow from uploaded images, generate a branded video intro with logo, combine multiple video clips into one file, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

Setup is the same on Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork, and you only need to do it once. The connector is tied to your account, so it's available in all three.

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Connecting Shotstack to Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

Two ways to add the Composio connector. Pick whichever you prefer.

1. Add with one click

Click the button. Claude opens with the Composio connector filled in. Click Add, then go to step 2.

Add to Claude

Add manually

In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.

Claude Desktop connectors screen with Add custom connector selected

Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

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https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
Add custom connector dialog with Composio MCP server URL

2. Authorize in your browser

Click Connect. You'll be redirected to a browser window where you can authorize Composio to continue.

Composio authorization screen for Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

3. Connect your Shotstack account

Back in Claude, ask it to connect to Shotstack or give it any Shotstack-related task.

For example, ask Claude to:

  • "Create a video slideshow from uploaded images"
  • "Generate a branded video intro with logo"
  • "Combine multiple video clips into one file"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Claude, and your Shotstack account is ready to use.

What is the Shotstack Claude Connector, 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.

Troubleshooting

1. Why does Claude not use the Composio connector for Shotstack?

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each Shotstack conversation.

  • Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
  • Hover Connectors.
  • Turn on Composio.
  • Ask Claude to connect to Shotstack again.

2. Why does Claude show an MCP server error before Shotstack connects?

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for Shotstack.

  • Check that the connector URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp.
  • Connectors run from Anthropic's cloud, so your device network is usually not the problem.
  • Add the connector again from Customize > Connectors, then ask Claude to connect Shotstack.
  • If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

3. Why does the Shotstack authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your Shotstack account connects separately when Claude asks for it.

  • If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the Shotstack connection.
  • Composio creates a fresh Shotstack authorization link.
  • Open that link in your browser and finish the Shotstack sign-in.

4. Why do Shotstack actions fail after they worked before?

The Shotstack connection can expire or lose permission.

  • Ask Claude to inspect the Shotstack connection.
  • If the connection is unhealthy, disconnect it when Claude prompts you.
  • Reconnect the Shotstack account and retry the action.
  • If Claude shows a permission prompt, approve it before Claude changes data in Shotstack.
  • If the action still fails with a permission error, check that the connected account has that permission in Shotstack itself.

5. How do I switch to a different Shotstack account?

Claude can manage the Shotstack connection for you.

  • Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current Shotstack account.
  • Ask Claude to connect Shotstack again.
  • Open the new Composio authorization link for Shotstack.
  • Sign in with the other Shotstack account in the browser.
  • After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the Shotstack task.

6. Why is my Shotstack connection missing in Claude Desktop or on a Team plan?

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your Shotstack connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.

  • In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
  • Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
  • If Shotstack tools still do not appear, click ⋮, disconnect, remove the connector, and add it again.
  • On Team or Enterprise, an Owner or Primary Owner must enable the connector before you can connect Shotstack.
TOOLS

Supported Tools

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

Create Template

Tool to create a new template for video editing.

Create Template (v2)

Tool to save an Edit as a re-usable template.

Delete Ingested Media

Tool to delete an ingested media asset.

Delete Template

Tool to delete a specific Shotstack template by its ID.

Delete Shotstack Workflow

Tool to delete a specific Shotstack workflow.

Fetch Source

Tool to fetch a remote media file and store it as a source asset.

Get Asset

Tool to fetch details of a hosted asset by its unique identifier.

Get Assets by Render ID

Tool to retrieve hosted assets by render ID.

Get Render Callback

Tool to retrieve the webhook/callback URL configuration for a specific render job.

Get Render Status

Tool to retrieve the current status and details of a Shotstack render job by render ID.

Get Source Details

Tool to fetch the details of a specific source asset.

Get Template

Tool to retrieve details of a specific template.

Get Template By Version

Tool to retrieve a template by template id and API version.

Get Upload URL

Tool to request a signed URL for direct file upload to Shotstack.

Inspect Media

Tool to inspect media metadata.

List Sources

Tool to list all source assets.

List Sources (with Environment)

Tool to list all ingested source files with environment selection.

List Templates

Tool to list all Shotstack templates for the account.

List Templates with Environment

Tool to list all Shotstack templates for the specified environment.

Request Upload URL

Tool to request a signed URL for direct file upload.

Render Video

Tool to initiate a new video render job.

Transfer Asset

Tool to transfer a file from any publicly available URL to one or more Serve API destinations.

Update Template

Tool to update an existing template by its ID.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

Yes, you can. Claude Cowork 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.

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.

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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