Video Downloader MCP Server
Download public videos from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter) through your AI assistant with the downvideo MCP server. Save supported videos, including YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, as MP4 in up to 1080p, depending on the source. Track downloads and retrieve your files through your MCP client.
https://downvideo.app/mcpHow to Set Up the Video Downloader MCP Server
Any MCP client that supports a remote HTTP server and custom Authorization header can connect.
- 01
Get a personal token
On the download page, complete security verification and use the token button. The token belongs to your anonymous session.
- 02
Add a remote server
Paste the endpoint into your MCP client. Set the Authorization header to Bearer followed by your token.
- 03
Ask for a download
Ask your assistant to download a public video from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or X using a supported URL. Choose a resolution, check the job until it is ready, then request a short-lived download link.
Connection settings
Field names vary by MCP client. Use these values in its remote server settings.
{
"url": "https://downvideo.app/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"
}
}Video Download Tools for Your AI Assistant
Submit a supported public video link, monitor processing, and collect an MP4 without leaving your MCP client. The same download limits and file permissions apply as on the website.
Submit a video
Choose 360p, 480p, 720p or 1080p MP4 and get a job ID.
submit_videoTrack and manage
List jobs, read progress, cancel, or retry.
list_jobs · get_job · cancel_job · retry_jobCollect the file
List ready files and get a five-minute download link.
list_artifacts · get_download_linkVideo Downloader Skill for AI Agents
Save both files in a downvideo skill folder, with the helper inside scripts/. Your agent can use the service even without a native MCP connection.
Set DOWNVIDEO_MCP_URL and DOWNVIDEO_MCP_TOKEN in your agent’s environment. Get both from this site; keep the token out of shared files.
Agent SkillReady to connect?
Get your token on the download page, then return here for the endpoint and header format.