---
title: "MCP Connector"
section: "Dubbing"
order: 2
sidebarLabel: "MCP Connector"
description: "Dub videos and audio directly from Claude and any MCP-compatible client."
---
Pinch is available as a remote **MCP connector**, so you can dub videos and audio directly from a conversation in Claude.ai, Claude Cowork, and Claude Code — no code required. Connect once with your Pinch account, then just ask.

> The connector uses the same dubbing engine as the [REST API](/docs/dubbing-api): automatic voice cloning, 10 languages, $0.50 per minute of input media.

## Connect Pinch to Claude

You can add the connector in three ways:

1. **From the Claude connector directory** — search for **Pinch** in Settings → Connectors and click **Add**.
2. **One-click link** — open this URL and confirm:
   ```
   https://claude.ai/customize/connectors?modal=add-custom-connector&connectorName=Pinch&connectorUrl=https://portal.startpinch.com/api/mcp
   ```
3. **Manual (custom connector)** — Settings → Connectors → **Add custom connector**, then enter:
   - **Name:** `Pinch`
   - **URL:** `https://portal.startpinch.com/api/mcp`

When you connect, Claude opens **Sign in with Pinch**. Log in with your Pinch account and approve the access you want to grant:

| Scope | What it allows |
|---|---|
| **Dub videos and audio** | Create dubbing jobs, check status, and download results. Jobs are billed to your Pinch wallet. |
| **Manage API keys** | Create, list, and revoke Pinch API keys on your behalf (see [Build dubbing into your app](#build-dubbing-into-your-app)). |

Both scopes are selected by default. You can revoke access at any time from the [Developer Portal](https://portal.startpinch.com/dashboard/developers).

## Use it

Once connected, just describe what you want. For example:

- *"Dub this video into Spanish"* — Claude gives you a link; drop your file in and dubbing starts automatically.
- *"Dub this into Japanese: https://cdn.example.com/talk.mp4"* — a direct file URL works too.
- *"What languages can Pinch dub into?"*
- *"Check on my last dubbing job and give me the download link when it's ready."*

To dub a **local file**, Claude hands you a one-click upload link (no public URL, no login). To dub from a **direct file URL** (a link straight to the media file — not a YouTube or other webpage/streaming link), Claude can submit it directly. In Claude Code, Claude can upload a local file itself and skip the link entirely. Claude then polls until the dub is done and returns the download URL — dubbing is asynchronous, so a 10-minute video takes a few minutes.

### Available tools

| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `upload_and_dub` | **Dub a local file** — returns a link the user opens to drop in their file; dubbing starts automatically. No public URL needed. |
| `dub_video` | Dub from a **direct file URL** (a link straight to the media file — not YouTube/streaming pages). |
| `get_upload_url` | For Claude Code: get a presigned URL to upload a local file programmatically, then `dub_video`. |
| `get_dub_status` | Check a job's status and progress. |
| `get_dub_result` | Get a fresh download URL (and subtitles) for a completed job. |
| `list_dubs` | List your recent dubbing jobs. |
| `list_supported_languages` | List supported languages, pricing, and limits. |
| `get_balance` | Check your Pinch wallet balance. |
| `create_dubbing_api_key` | Create a REST API key (requires the *Manage API keys* scope). |
| `list_dubbing_api_keys` | List your API keys (previews only). |
| `revoke_api_key` | Deactivate an API key. |

### Supported languages

English (`en`), Spanish (`es`), French (`fr`), German (`de`), Italian (`it`), Portuguese (`pt`), Russian (`ru`), Japanese (`ja`), Korean (`ko`), Chinese (`zh`). Source language is detected automatically.

### Requirements & limits

- A Pinch wallet balance of at least **$1.00** (top up in the [Developer Portal](https://portal.startpinch.com/dashboard/developers)). Ask Claude *"what's my Pinch balance?"* to check.
- Max input **10 minutes** / **500 MB**. Pricing is **$0.50 per minute** of input media.
- Provide a file by uploading it (Claude gives you a link) or via a direct file URL. YouTube/Vimeo/Drive and other webpage links are not supported.

## Build dubbing into your app

If you're building with Claude (e.g. in Claude Code) and want dubbing in your own application, the connector can mint a REST API key for you — no dashboard trip required. With the *Manage API keys* scope granted, ask:

> *"Create a Pinch API key for my app and show me how to call the dubbing API."*

Claude calls `create_dubbing_api_key` and returns a key (shown **once** — store it as a secret), then you can call the [Dubbing REST API](/docs/dubbing-api) directly:

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.startpinch.com/api/dubbing/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "source_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4", "target_lang": "es" }'
```

See the [Dubbing Quickstart](/docs/dubbing-quickstart) for the full submit → poll → download flow.