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Guides, tutorials, and comparisons for developers working with video and AI.
How to add video analysis to Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible tool
Step-by-step guide to installing the VidContext MCP server. Give Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI tools the ability to analyze video in 8 specialized modes.
How to build an AI agent that understands video
A practical tutorial for adding video understanding to AI agents using Python and a video analysis API. Includes working code examples and MCP server setup.
5 ways to extract structured data from video with one API call
How to extract transcripts, on-screen text, scenes, brands, and audio data from any video using a single API request. Includes code examples.
Google Video Intelligence API vs VidContext: which should you choose?
An honest comparison of Google Video Intelligence and VidContext for developers. Pricing, features, setup complexity, and when to use each.
Video analysis API: the complete guide for developers (2026)
Everything developers need to know about video analysis APIs — how they work, what to look for, pricing compared, and how to get started with one API call.