Instavar Video Templates and Studio

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http instavar https://instavar.com/api/mcp/templates

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://instavar.com/api/mcp/templates

claude mcp add instavar -- npx -y @instavar/mcp-server@0.7.0

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instavar": {
      "url": "https://instavar.com/api/mcp/templates"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

20 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

• get_creative_guideRead practical guidance before drafting concise plain or poetic copy, choosing carousel stories, designing visuals or recording human feedback. Returns guidance for the calling assistant to apply, not generated copy or s
• prepare_announcementPrepare one paired announcement-card-v1 template, continue its caller-held project, edit copy or switch frameworks. Returns source files for local rendering. For the paired announcement-card-v1 or a HyperFrames announcem
• prepare_video_templateValidate one VideoSpec against the paired template contract and return local source for the chosen framework, or switch an existing project's framework. For a VideoSpec template in Remotion or HyperFrames, use prepare_vi
• get_capabilitiesCall first. Reports public planning features and optional account features. Public access metadata does not indicate session authentication; use list_video_projects to verify private read access.
• list_carousel_templatesList the account-free editorial carousel story structures.
• get_carousel_schemaReturn the JSON Schema for deterministic Instavar carousel decks.
• scaffold_carousel_deckBuild a deterministic editorial carousel deck from accepted copy. This does not render, save, or publish it.
• list_templatesList the published video template families, each available in Remotion and HyperFrames, and optionally filter by output aspect ratio.
• get_templateGet one template's purpose, aspect ratios, scene kinds, and example identifier.
• get_video_schemaReturn the published JSON Schema for VideoSpec version 1.0.
• get_exampleReturn a valid starter example for one template family.
• propose_video_storyboardTurn an ordinary video request into a three-beat visual proposal and recommended template. Pass templateId to preserve an accepted template when changing only the aspect; omit it for a new direction. This tool does not g
• scaffold_video_specReturn a deterministic VideoSpec skeleton. This tool does not generate creative copy or write files.
• get_render_instructionsReturn the clone, install, validate, preview, render, and QA workflow.
• diagnose_render_errorClassify a local validation or render error and return a safe next step.
• list_video_projectsList recent private Instavar video projects after the user links their account. Returns the currently resolved workspace in accountContext; billing details are included only with billing.read permission. Follow billing.d
• review_video_projectOpen a focused review of one private Instavar video after account linking. This tool does not edit, render, approve, or publish.
• create_video_briefCreate a private hosted video and start rendering after the user confirms the complete brief and plan usage. Requires account linking. Automatic supplemental footage defaults to off; set automaticBroll to auto only if th
• edit_video_briefPrepare exact title, script or caption changes for an existing private video. Returns a Studio approval link; this call does not save copy or start a render. The signed-in user must review and approve there. Approval cha
• get_video_render_statusCheck the requested private render and its output URL, errors and recovery guidance. Keep workspaceId from creation. When a video is available, call review_video_project to show playback. A queued or rendering state is n

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