KinoPipe
KinoPipe is FFmpeg as a service for AI agents — typed MCP/REST operations to trim, resize, compress, and convert video.
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What is KinoPipe?
KinoPipe is FFmpeg as a service built for AI agents, providing 47 typed video and audio editing operations (trim, resize, compress, captions, split scenes, etc.) that agents can call via MCP protocol or REST API. It integrates with Claude, ChatGPT, n8n, and other AI platforms to enable agents to perform video edits in plain language.
KinoPipe pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free (100 credits, no card); Starter $12/mo (1,500 credits); Developer $29/mo (5,000 credits); Pro $99/mo (25,000 credits). 1 credit = 1 worker second or 6 MiB output. Credit packs: $9 for 1,000 credits. Failed jobs refund automatically.
KinoPipe pros
- 47 discoverable typed tools with stable endpoints; agents can use them in Claude, ChatGPT, or n8n via simple MCP connect
- Single-pass rendering with no re-encoding chains; 8.2s median render time for 1080p with 100% success rate across 325 benchmarks
- Failed jobs automatically refund credits; pay only for finished work with no surprise overages
- Type-safe, validated operations with zero shell access; files not stored (uploads deleted after 24 hours, outputs served by URL)
- Multiple integration paths: MCP for AI agents, REST API for code, or browser playground to prototype recipes
KinoPipe cons
- Limited to FFmpeg-based video/audio operations; not a general-purpose tool
- Uploads deleted after 24 hours, requiring careful workflow design for multi-stage edits
- Credit consumption model requires understanding per-operation costs to estimate monthly spend
Frequently asked questions about KinoPipe
How do I connect KinoPipe to my AI agent?
Via MCP with one OAuth sign-in (works with Claude, ChatGPT, n8n, Codex). Also available as REST API for code or browser playground to prototype edits first.
Do I pay for failed jobs?
No, failed jobs refund credits automatically. You only pay for finished work.
What happens to my files?
Uploads are deleted after 24 hours. Outputs are served to you by URL, not kept as assets on KinoPipe.
How fast are video renders?
Median render time is 8.2s for 1080p edits with 100% success rate in benchmarks. Single-pass rendering with no re-encoding.
What video operations are available?
47 tools including trim, resize, compress, captions, split by scenes, convert to GIF, audio waveform, boomerang, extract audio, and 38 more.