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Once Descript is connected to Claude, you can run your whole workflow from a chat: import media, edit with Underlord, manage projects, and publish. Describe what you want in plain English and Claude handles the rest. For a full overview of what the Descript MCP can do and how to connect other AI assistants, see Descript MCP overview. To automate Descript with code, Zapier, or the command line, see the Descript API overview.
Using the API or MCP can use your media minutes and AI credits.When you use Descript through the API or MCP, imports and edits will consume media minutes and AI credits.For example, importing a file will use media minutes, and running Underlord edits like Studio Sound, filler word removal, or captions can use AI credits.For more info, see Track and understand your media minutes and AI credits.

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Before getting started

  • Connecting to Claude requires the Claude desktop app. No API token is needed — you’ll sign in to Descript directly during setup.
  • Use Chat mode rather than Cowork for the best experience with the Descript MCP.
  • Make sure the right settings are enabled. Go to Settings → Capabilities and confirm that network egress and code execution are turned on. If you don’t have access to these settings, ask your Claude admin to enable them.

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Connect from the Anthropic connector directory

Installing directly from the connector directory is the fastest way to connect Descript to Claude.
  1. In Claude, open the Customize menu from the left pane and select Connectors.
  2. Search for Descript in the connector directory.
  3. Click the + button to add it, then click Connect.
  4. Sign into Descript when prompted, then click Allow to grant Claude access. The MCP connects to whichever Descript Drive you’re currently logged into.
  5. You’ll be redirected back to Claude. Descript now appears under your connected connectors.
To test the connection, try a prompt like: “Create a new Descript project called ‘Test’ and generate a short video about morning coffee.”
Need media generation or custom setup?Claude’s directory connector is the fastest way to connect Descript, but it doesn’t support media generation. If you need media generation, don’t see Descript in the connector directory, or need to set up Descript manually, use the custom MCP setup instead.
Example prompts:
  • “Import this video from my desktop into my ‘Podcasts’ folder and transcribe it”
  • “Add Studio Sound and remove filler words from the second composition”
  • “Find my ‘Q2 Review’ project and create a 60-second highlight reel”
  • “Write a script about how to make great coffee, turn it into a video, and publish it”