Shortform Kit

Last 30 days

Uptime

100%

Response time

142 ms typical, 142 ms slowest 5%

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How to call it

Add it to any MCP client that supports remote servers.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortform-kit": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

9 tools

• get_video_info

  Read a public Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, Vimeo or Reddit post: title, author, duration, available qualities, caption and hashtags.

• download_media

  Prepare a download of a public post: video (MP4), audio (MP3), image, thumbnail/cover, or a frame at a timestamp. Optional trim with start/end (e.g. '1:05'). Returns a download URL valid for 15 minutes. Only for content the user owns or may use.

• transcribe_video

  Transcribe a public video or Reel with Whisper (90+ languages, optional translation to English, optional section). Returns the text with timestamps. Videos up to 20 minutes per run.

• youtube_channel_id

  Find the YouTube channel ID (UC...), handle, channel URL and RSS feed from a @handle, channel link or any video link.

• social_video_specs

  2026 upload specs (aspect ratio, resolution, max length, file size, caption and hashtag limits) for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat and Threads, each with official sources.

• creator_monetization

  Sourced 2026 data on creator monetization: platform programs and requirements, YouTube/TikTok RPM by niche or country, engagement-rate benchmarks, sponsored post rates.

• loudness_and_subtitles

  Loudness targets (LUFS, true peak) for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, EBU R128, ATSC, podcasts and social video; subtitle rules (Netflix, BBC); frame rates and drop frame. Each value sourced.

• youtube_thumbnail_trends

  This week's measured thumbnail trends of the most-viewed new YouTube videos in 10 niches: share with faces, text, big text, brightness, colours, title length, plus top examples.

• estimate_youtube_earnings

  Estimate YouTube ad earnings (USD range per month and year) from monthly views and niche, or for Shorts.

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