Heygen
Heygen generates professional-looking videos from text or images, streamlining content creation for marketing and communication needs.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add heygen npx -- -y @trustedskills/heygen
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"heygen": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/heygen"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to generate videos featuring realistic digital avatars speaking provided text. It leverages HeyGen's technology to create personalized video content, enabling users to produce engaging presentations or explainers without needing traditional recording equipment. The generated videos can be customized with different avatar styles and voice options.
When to use it
- Create a short explainer video for a product or service.
- Generate personalized greetings or announcements for clients.
- Develop training materials featuring an animated instructor.
- Produce engaging social media content without appearing on camera yourself.
Key capabilities
- Avatar-based video generation
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Customizable avatar styles
- Voice selection options
Example prompts
- "Create a 30-second video of the 'SalesBot' avatar explaining our new pricing plan."
- "Generate a video with the 'BusinessWoman' avatar saying, 'Thank you for attending today's webinar.'"
- "Make a short video using the 'TechGuy' avatar to demonstrate how to use feature X in our software."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires an active HeyGen account and API key.
- Video generation times may vary depending on complexity and server load.
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