Placid Image & Video Generator MCP Server

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Generate custom images and videos using Placid.app templates

Available Tools

placid_list_templates

Lists available Placid templates with filtering options. Returns template details including ID, title, preview image URL, available layers, and tags.

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placid_generate_video

Generates videos by combining Placid templates with dynamic content like videos, images, and text. Returns video URL or job ID for longer processing times.

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Placid Image & Video Generator provides a seamless integration with Placid.app's powerful template-based design platform. This MCP server allows you to list available templates and generate custom images and videos by dynamically populating template layers with your content. With this integration, you can programmatically create professional-looking visual content for social media, marketing campaigns, and other creative projects without leaving your AI assistant. The server handles all API communication with Placid.app, providing a simple interface for template discovery and content generation.

Overview

The Placid Image & Video Generator MCP server connects your AI assistant to Placid.app's API, allowing you to create custom visual content using professional templates. You can list available templates, filter them by collections or tags, and generate images or videos by populating template layers with your content.

Prerequisites

Before using this MCP server, you'll need:

A Placid.app account with API access
Your Placid API token (found in Settings > API in your Placid dashboard)
Node.js version 18 or higher installed on your system

Installation

Quick Installation (Recommended)

The easiest way to install the Placid MCP server is using Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @felores/placid-mcp-server --client claude

This will automatically configure everything for you.

Manual Installation

If you prefer to configure manually, add the following to your Claude Desktop or Cline settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "placid": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@felores/placid-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "PLACID_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace your-api-token with your actual Placid API token.

Usage

Once installed, you can use the MCP server to:

List Templates: Browse available Placid templates, optionally filtering by collection, tags, or custom data.
Generate Images: Create custom images by populating template layers with your content.
Generate Videos: Create custom videos by combining templates with dynamic content like videos, images, and text.

Working with Templates

Templates are the foundation of Placid's content generation. Each template has:

A unique ID
A title
A set of layers that can be customized
Optional tags for categorization

When listing templates, you'll see all available templates in your Placid account. You can filter these by collection ID or tags to find the perfect template for your needs.

Working with Layers

Templates contain different types of layers that can be customized:

Text layers: Add or modify text content
Image layers: Replace with your own images
Video layers: Add video content (for video templates)

When generating content, you'll need to specify the template ID and provide content for the layers you want to customize.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

Verify your Placid API token is correct and has the necessary permissions
Check that you're using the correct template ID
Ensure your layer names match exactly with the template's layer names
For video generation, note that longer videos may be queued for processing

For additional help, refer to the Placid API documentation or check the GitHub repository for updates.