> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trendswap.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trendswap.app/integrations/mcp-server.md).

# mcp server

TrendSwap provides a native **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** server compliant with Anthropic's open standard. This allows AI assistants, such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, and custom LLM agents, to programmatically inspect templates, verify credit balances, and generate viral videos on behalf of users.

## Endpoint Details

* **MCP Server URL**: `https://trendswap.app/api/mcp`
* **Transport**: Streamable HTTP / Server-Sent Events (SSE)
* **Authentication**: Bearer token via `Authorization: Bearer sk_...` (obtain from `/settings/apikeys`).

## Registered MCP Tools

### `list_templates` (Public / Read-Only)

Returns a list of all active viral video templates with their identifiers, descriptions, supported resolutions, and preview image URLs.

* **Inputs**: None (`{}`)
* **Authentication**: None required.

### `get_credits_balance` (Authenticated)

Retrieves the current user's available credit balance and active account tier.

* **Inputs**: None (`{}`)
* **Authentication**: Required (`sk_...`).

### `create_generation_job` (Authenticated)

Dispatches an AI motion transfer and character recasting task.

* **Parameters**:
  * `template` (string, required): e.g. `"burning-bridges"`, `"smalltown-boy-ai"`, `"topo-gigio"`.
  * `image_url` (string, optional): Public URL of portrait photo.
  * `portrait_id` (string, optional): ID of previously uploaded portrait.
  * `resolution` (enum, optional): `"480p"` (default), `"720p"`, or `"1080p"`.
  * `format` (enum, optional): `"vertical"` (default) or `"horizontal"`.
  * `idempotency_key` (string, optional): Client-generated unique key to prevent duplicate charges.

### `get_generation_job_status` (Authenticated)

Polls the execution status and output video URL of an active generation job.

* **Parameters**:
  * `job_id` (string, required): The task ID returned by `create_generation_job`.

## Claude Desktop Configuration Example

Add the following to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trendswap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-fetch",
        "https://trendswap.app/api/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AUTHORIZATION": "Bearer YOUR_TRENDSWAP_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
```


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