Playhead MCP Server

com.tryplayhead/playheadv0.2.0

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remoteofficial registry

context tax

pending

security

pending

cold start

hosted

freshness

pending

Our reading of Playhead, from the data

Playhead is a images, video & audio MCP server, listed in the official MCP Registry.

We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.

It runs as a hosted endpoint, so there is nothing to install.

Install Playhead MCP server

claude mcp add --transport http playhead https://mcp.tryplayhead.com/mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playhead": {
      "url": "https://mcp.tryplayhead.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playhead": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.tryplayhead.com/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.

{
  "servers": {
    "playhead": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.tryplayhead.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playhead": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.tryplayhead.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Remote endpoints

streamable-httphttps://mcp.tryplayhead.com/mcp

Freshness

Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.

Last commit (default branch)
no data · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-09 · 9d ago · official registry · v0.2.0

How it compares in Images, Video & Audio

Against the most-starred images, video & audio servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.

Server	Stars	Tools	Tokens / turn	Freshness	Runs
Playhead (this)	—	—	not measured	—	hosted
Screenpipe	21,982	—	not measured	Active	—
screenpipe	21,982	—	not measured	Active	local
FunASR	20,748	—	not measured	Active	local
Agent-Native Analytics	7,433	—	not measured	Active	hosted
Remove AI Watermarks	6,054	—	not measured	—	local

All images, video & audio MCP servers

FAQ

›How do I install the Playhead MCP server in Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http playhead https://mcp.tryplayhead.com/mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.

›Does Playhead require an API key?

No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.

›Can I use Playhead as a remote (hosted) MCP server?

Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.

›Is Playhead in the official MCP registry?

Yes, as com.tryplayhead/playhead.

Sources and method

Official MCP Registry entry: updated 2026-10-09
Last checked against all sources: 2026-10-19

The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.