ViralScout MCP
Summary: ViralScout MCP is a free, no-API-key toolkit that analyzes short-form video transcripts and turns them into hook insights, retention ideas, original remix angles, scripts, and full creator packs — all from text you supply.
Analyze a video (
analyze_video) — full transcript-based breakdown with optional title, niche, platform, source URL, and duration.Clean transcripts (
normalize_transcript) — tidy pasted captions/transcripts, optionally stripping speaker labels.Break down hooks (
analyze_hook) — classify and assess the opening pattern of a transcript.Improve retention (
analyze_retention) — get pacing and pattern-interrupt suggestions, optionally using duration.Generate remix ideas (
generate_remix_ideas) — 1–7 original angles from a topic (and optional source hook) without copying source wording.Write a script framework (
generate_short_script) — ready-to-record script for a topic, with tone and target length (10–120s).Find content gaps (
generate_content_gaps) — underserved-angle hypotheses for a niche and audience (not live search-volume data).One-call creator pack (
create_creator_pack) — hook analysis, structure, pacing, keywords, remix ideas, script, captions, and CTA prompts from a transcript.Works offline/cloud-safe — transcript-in, text-out; no API keys, accounts, secrets, or paid services, and it does not fetch private platform data or media.
Provides transcript-based analysis and optimization for TikTok short-form videos, including hook analysis, retention suggestions, remix ideas, and complete creator packs.
Provides transcript-based analysis and optimization for YouTube Shorts, including hook analysis, pacing suggestions, remix angles, and script frameworks.
Click on "Deploy 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., "@ViralScout MCP create a TikTok creator pack from this transcript"
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.
🎬 ViralScout MCP
A TYKAIRO AI product — Founded by Mahmoud Hisham
Free MCP toolkit that turns short-form video transcripts into hook analysis, retention ideas, original remix angles, and ready-to-record creator packs.
ViralScout helps creators understand why a short-form video works and turn those patterns into original ideas without copying distinctive source wording or footage.
⚡ Quick start
git clone https://github.com/TYKAIRO-AI/ViralScout-MCP.git
cd ViralScout-MCP
npm install
npm run build
npm startRun the full validation suite:
npm run checknpm run check builds the production server and runs unit tests plus an end-to-end STDIO MCP smoke test.
Related MCP server: @aryaminus/socials-mcp
8 focused MCP tools
Tool | What it does |
| Full transcript-based short-form breakdown |
| Clean pasted captions/transcripts |
| Classify and improve the opening pattern |
| Suggest pacing and pattern interrupts |
| Produce original angles inspired by a topic |
| Create a ready-to-record script framework |
| Generate underserved-angle hypotheses |
| One-call complete creator workflow |
Example prompts
Analyze this transcript and explain the hook, structure, and retention opportunities.Create five original remix ideas about fitness tips without copying the source wording.Create a complete TikTok creator pack from this transcript.MCP client configuration
After building locally:
{
"mcpServers": {
"viralscout": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/ViralScout-MCP/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}Cloud-safe by design
The hosted core requires:
No API key
No paid external processing service
No subscriber credential
No shared secret
No account setup
The cloud-safe version does not claim to provide live TikTok search-volume data or download protected/private platform media. URLs are treated as source metadata unless an explicitly documented local workflow is used.
What ViralScout is good at
ViralScout focuses on reusable communication structure:
Transcript / captions
↓
Hook + structure analysis
↓
Retention opportunities
↓
Original remix angles
↓
Script framework / creator packIt is useful for creators, social teams, marketers, agencies, and developers building MCP-powered content workflows.
MCPize deployment
Recommended listing configuration:
Name: ViralScout — Short-Form Video Analysis Toolkit
Slug:
viralscoutCategory: Creator Tools / Marketing
Pricing: Free
Credentials: None
Visibility: Public
Repository: this public GitHub repository
Before publishing, verify all tools in the MCPize Playground and confirm the listing does not request a workspace key, API key, or subscriber secret.
Limitations
ViralScout intentionally distinguishes deterministic analysis from live platform analytics.
generate_content_gaps returns content-angle hypotheses, not measured TikTok search demand. Validate trend and search assumptions using current platform-native insights.
The hosted core expects the user to provide a transcript/captions. Optional local media extraction may be added separately so the lightweight hosted server remains reliable.
Safety & originality
ViralScout is intended for inspiration, analysis, and original content creation. Do not use it to reproduce another creator's distinctive script, footage, branding, or copyrighted creative expression.
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md. Issues and feature ideas are welcome.
If ViralScout helps your workflow, consider starring the repository so more creators and MCP builders can discover it.
Privacy
See PRIVACY.md.
Security
See SECURITY.md.
License and ownership
Copyright © 2026 Mahmoud Hisham.
Use is permitted under the source-available terms in LICENSE. Republishing, reselling, redistributing, rebranding, or modified re-upload as another standalone commercial product is prohibited without written permission.
ViralScout MCP — by Mahmoud Hisham / TYKAIRO AI
Available Tools
8 toolsanalyze_hookC
Break down the opening words of a short-form transcript and classify the hook pattern.
Inputs: transcript (required).
analyze_retentionC
Generate pacing and retention suggestions from transcript length, structure, and optional duration.
Inputs: transcript (required), durationSeconds.
analyze_videoC
Analyze short-form video content from a supplied transcript and optional metadata. Does not claim to fetch private or unsupported platform data.
Inputs: transcript (required), niche, title, platform, +2 more.
create_creator_packC
Create a complete short-form creator pack from a transcript: hook analysis, structure, pacing, keywords, remix ideas, script framework, captions, and CTA prompts.
Inputs: transcript (required), topic, audience, platform, +1 more.
generate_content_gapsB
Generate underserved content-angle hypotheses around a niche. These are ideation hypotheses, not claims of live TikTok search-volume data.
Inputs: topic (required), audience.
generate_remix_ideasB
Create original short-form content angles inspired by a topic and optional source hook without copying the source wording.
Inputs: topic (required), count, sourceHook.
generate_short_scriptC
Generate a concise ready-to-record short-form script framework for a topic.
Inputs: topic (required), tone, targetSeconds.
normalize_transcriptC
Clean a pasted transcript or caption block for downstream short-form content analysis.
Inputs: transcript (required), removeSpeakerLabels.
Tool Schema Changelog
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TDQS
Scored across 8 tools
Individual analyze and generate tools target fairly distinct tasks, but create_creator_pack bundles hook analysis, retention, remix ideas, and script generation, overlapping directly with analyze_hook, analyze_retention, generate_remix_ideas, and generate_short_script. The descriptions clarify that one is a complete pack versus standalone components, but an agent may still hesitate between calling the bundled tool or its components.
All tool names use consistent snake_case with a clear verb_noun pattern: analyze_video, normalize_transcript, analyze_hook, analyze_retention, generate_remix_ideas, generate_short_script, generate_content_gaps, create_creator_pack. There are no mixed conventions or vague verb styles.
With 8 tools, the set is well-scoped for short-form video analysis and content generation. Each tool earns its place by covering either normalization, analysis, ideation, or bundled creation, and the count avoids both thinness and bloat.
The tools cover a full transcript-based workflow: normalization, video analysis, hook and retention breakdowns, remix/script/content-gap generation, and an all-in-one creator pack. Minor gaps exist for standalone keyword, caption, or CTA generation, but these are bundled inside create_creator_pack, so agents can still complete the workflow.
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