MCP Seedance MCP Server

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Add it to Claude Code

Run this in a terminal.

Run in terminal
claude mcp add --transport http -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" mcp-seedance https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp
Required:Authorization
README.md

AI video generation using ByteDance Seedance through AceDataCloud

MCP Seedance

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AI video generation using ByteDance Seedance through the AceDataCloud API.

Generate AI videos directly from Claude, VS Code, or any MCP-compatible client.

Features

  • Text to Video - Create AI-generated videos from text prompts
  • Image to Video - Animate images with first frame, last frame, and reference image control
  • Multiple Models - Support for Seedance 1.5 Pro, 1.0 Pro, 1.0 Pro Fast, 1.0 Lite T2V/I2V
  • Multiple Resolutions - 480p, 720p (default), and 1080p output
  • Flexible Aspect Ratios - 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, and adaptive
  • Audio Generation - Generate synchronized audio for videos (1.5 Pro)
  • Service Tiers - Default (priority) and Flex (cost-effective) processing
  • Task Tracking - Monitor generation progress and retrieve results

Quick Start

1. Get Your API Token

  1. Sign up at AceDataCloud Platform
  2. Go to the API documentation page
  3. Click "Acquire" to get your API token
  4. Copy the token for use below

2. Use the Hosted Server (Recommended)

AceDataCloud hosts a managed MCP server — no local installation required.

Endpoint: https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp

All requests require a Bearer token. Use the API token from Step 1.

Claude.ai

Connect directly on Claude.ai with OAuth — no API token needed:

  1. Go to Claude.ai Settings → Integrations → Add More
  2. Enter the server URL: https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp
  3. Complete the OAuth login flow
  4. Start using the tools in your conversation
Claude Desktop

Add to your config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedance": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
Cursor / Windsurf

Add to your MCP config (.cursor/mcp.json or .windsurf/mcp.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedance": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
VS Code (Copilot)

Add to your VS Code MCP config (.vscode/mcp.json):

{
  "servers": {
    "seedance": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Or install the Ace Data Cloud MCP extension for VS Code, which bundles all 11 MCP servers with one-click setup.

JetBrains IDEs
  1. Go to Settings → Tools → AI Assistant → Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  2. Click AddHTTP
  3. Paste:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedance": {
      "url": "https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
Claude Code

Claude Code supports MCP servers natively:

claude mcp add seedance --transport http https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp \
  -h "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"

Or add to your project's .mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedance": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
Cline

Add to Cline's MCP settings (.cline/mcp_settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedance": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
Amazon Q Developer

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedance": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
Roo Code

Add to Roo Code MCP settings:

{
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Tools (2)

generate_videoGenerate AI videos from text prompts or images using Seedance models
get_task_statusMonitor generation progress and retrieve results for a specific task

Environment Variables

AuthorizationrequiredBearer token obtained from AceDataCloud platform

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers": {"seedance": {"type": "streamable-http", "url": "https://seedance.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp", "headers": {"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"}}}}

Try it

Generate a 1080p video of a futuristic city skyline at sunset using the Seedance 1.5 Pro model.
Animate this image [URL] into a 16:9 video showing a gentle breeze blowing through the trees.
Check the status of my video generation task with ID 12345.
Create a short video clip of a cat playing with yarn using the Seedance 1.0 Lite model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of MCP Seedance?

Text to Video generation from text prompts. Image to Video animation with reference image control. Support for multiple models including Seedance 1.5 Pro and 1.0 Pro. Flexible output resolutions up to 1080p and various aspect ratios. Synchronized audio generation for 1.5 Pro model.

What can I use MCP Seedance for?

Creating high-quality AI-generated video content directly within the Claude interface. Automating video asset production for social media or marketing campaigns. Rapid prototyping of visual concepts by animating static design images. Integrating professional-grade video generation tools into VS Code development workflows.

How do I install MCP Seedance?

Install MCP Seedance by running: Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

What MCP clients work with MCP Seedance?

MCP Seedance works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

Turn this server into reusable context

Keep MCP Seedance docs, env vars, and workflow notes in Conare so your agent carries them across sessions.

Need the old visual installer? Open Conare IDE.
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