Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Clean-Cut-MCPCreate a 5-second welcome animation with sliding text that says 'Welcome to the Team'"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Clean-Cut-MCP: AI Video Generation for Claude Desktop
Transform natural language into professional videos using Claude Desktop + Remotion.
Simply describe your animation, and watch Claude create stunning React-powered videos in a persistent studio environment.
🚀 INSTALLATION (5 minutes)
Step 1: Pull Container
Step 2: Run Container
Step 3: Configure Claude Desktop
Option A: Quick Installer (Recommended for Windows)
Option B: Manual Installation
Step 4: Restart Claude Desktop
Close Claude Desktop completely and restart it.
✅ Result: Remotion Studio at http://localhost:6970 + Claude Desktop integration ready
🆕 What's New in v2.1.0
🛡️ Animation Validation System: Prevents syntax errors in generated code
🔧 MCP Singleton Management: No more duplicate processes or conflicts
📝 Config Preservation: Safely preserves existing MCP servers during installation
🎯 Auto-Fix System: Automatically corrects common TypeScript issues
⚡ PowerShell Execution Bypass: No more security policy issues
🎬 Quick Demo Test
After installation, try these commands in Claude Desktop:
🎯 Use Cases
Content Creators
YouTube Intros: Professional animated intros with your branding
Social Media: Quick animations for Instagram, TikTok stories
Explainer Videos: Animated sequences for complex topics
Brand Animations: Logo reveals, product showcases
Marketers & Businesses
Ad Creatives: Animated ads for multiple platforms
Presentation Graphics: Data visualizations, animated charts
Website Assets: Loading animations, interactive elements
A/B Testing: Generate multiple animation variants quickly
Educators & Trainers
Course Content: Visual explanations of complex concepts
Interactive Lessons: Animated diagrams and processes
Student Projects: Help students create professional presentations
Training Materials: Animated guides and tutorials
🏗️ Architecture
System Requirements
Docker Desktop installed and running
Claude Desktop installed
4GB RAM recommended for video rendering
2GB disk space for container and videos
🛠️ Available MCP Tools
Clean-Cut-MCP provides 18 professional animation tools:
Core Animation Tools:
create_animation- Generate animations from natural languagelist_existing_components- View available animation templatesrebuild_compositions- Refresh animation registrydelete_component- Remove animations safely
Professional Features:
generate_with_learning- AI-powered animation with learned preferencesrecord_user_correction- System learns from your feedbackupload_asset- Add images, logos, audio to animationsformat_code- Professional code formatting
🔧 Troubleshooting
Installation Issues
PowerShell Security Issues
If you get execution policy errors, use the bypass commands shown in Step 3.
Port Conflicts
If port 6970 is in use:
📚 Documentation
User Guide - Complete tool reference
Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
Examples - Sample animations and use cases
🤝 Community & Support
GitHub Issues: Bug reports and feature requests
Discussions: Share animations, ask questions
Docker Hub: Pre-built container images
📄 License
This project uses Remotion, which has special licensing requirements:
Free for: Individuals, organizations ≤3 employees, non-profits, evaluation
Company license required: For-profit organizations >3 employees
Details: Check remotion.pro for complete licensing terms
Clean-Cut-MCP container/MCP server code: MIT License Remotion dependency: Subject to Remotion's license terms
🎬 Ready to start creating? Follow the 4 installation steps above!
Questions or issues? → Check the Troubleshooting guide