Lucas MCP lets you generate videos by simply describing what you want in plain language — instead of clicking through screens or writing code, you tell an AI assistant what you need, and it builds the video for you.
Accessing Lucas MCP
Location: Available through any AI assistant connected to Lucas MCP (for example, Claude).
Once connected, you interact with Lucas the same way you'd chat with any AI. You'll need to log in and connect Lucas MCP to your AI assistant before you can start.
How It Works
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a standard that lets an AI assistant connect directly to Lucas and use its features — creating a blueprint, generating a video, checking on a render — based on what you ask for, not a fixed set of steps you have to follow.
| Way of Working | How You Use It | Who Decides the Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Regular interface (GUI) | Click through screens in a set order | You, every time |
| API | A developer writes code to call Lucas in a specific way | A developer, once, in advance |
| Lucas MCP | Describe what you want in natural language | The AI, based on your request |
Example: Instead of opening a menu, selecting a brand, choosing a presenter, and uploading assets one by one, you can say: "Create a 30-second product video for our new banking app, using our brand colors, in Spanish." The AI figures out which steps to run and in what order.
Benefits of Using Lucas MCP
| Benefit | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Focus on the message, not the mechanics | Video creation is just one part of getting your message across — Lucas MCP lets you focus on what you want to say, while the AI handles the process of turning it into a video |
| Everything in one place | Research your topic and refine your message with the AI before you even ask for the video — all in the same conversation, without switching tools |
| No manual clicking through steps | Describe the outcome; the AI handles the sequence |
| Flexible requests | Ask for variations without needing a new screen or setup for each one |
| Faster iteration | Ask for changes in plain language (e.g., "make it shorter" or "use our other brand") instead of redoing steps manually |
| No developer needed | You don't need custom code to get a tailored workflow — the AI adapts on the spot |
Note: Lucas MCP doesn't replace the option to use Lucas through the regular interface — it's an additional way to work with it, better suited to natural language requests and faster iteration.
Common Questions
Q: Do I need any technical knowledge to use Lucas MCP? A: No. You interact with it in plain language, the same way you'd chat with an AI assistant.
Q: What's the difference between MCP and an API? A: An API requires a developer to write code in advance for each specific workflow. With MCP, the AI decides which steps to run based on your request, in real time — no advance coding needed.
Q: Can I still use the regular Lucas interface? A: Yes. Lucas MCP is an alternative way to work with Lucas, not a replacement.
Learn More
- Getting Started with Lucas — Overview of creating your first video in Lucas
- Brands and Presenters in Lucas — How brand settings and presenters are applied to videos