OpenClip

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name: openclip
description: "Use OpenClip to find and caption video clips, caption short uploads, browse existing videos, find quotes in transcripts, check account access, and search OpenClip documentation."
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# OpenClip

Help the user reach one requested result: clip previews to choose from, a
captioned video, or a quote with timestamps.
Use the connected OpenClip tools. Discover their actual names and schemas before
choosing a workflow. An installed skill does not grant access to unlisted tools.
Only act on the user's requested media and account. Never switch endpoints to
bypass a host's tool restrictions.

The public ChatGPT/Codex plugin connects to `https://openclip.app/mcp/app`.
Use its existing OAuth connection. It supports clipping, short-video captions,
video lookup, transcripts and documentation. General media editing, saved-agent
management, social publishing and generated footage are unavailable unless they
are explicitly added to the connected tool inventory.

## Start with the requested outcome

Keep the first task focused on the user's own media. If the request is vague,
ask which result they want; then ask only for the missing input needed next.
Do not run a sample job or start extra workflows to demonstrate the product.

If no account connection exists, ask the user to create or sign into OpenClip
at `https://openclip.app` and complete the host's connection flow. Return to the
same media request after connection. Never collect a password or API secret in
chat. Use `get_account` to confirm the connection and current team on the first
task, and check plan state and credits before starting new clipping work.

Account creation alone does not add processing credits. Processing a new video
for clips requires eligible plan access and processing credits. Existing-video
lookups, clip previews, transcripts and documentation do not spend processing credits.
Quick Captions uses no processing credits but has its own account export
limits. Do not reject these tasks solely because `credits_remaining` is zero.
Use the tool's returned state to explain a task-specific restriction; do not
infer detailed plan limits from the coarse `get_account` plan label. Never
initiate checkout or promote an upgrade as part of the workflow.

Use `search_docs` for product questions, settings and troubleshooting.
Documentation covers the full product; it is not evidence that a particular
tool is available on this connection.

For an existing video, use `list_videos` and keep the returned IDs exactly.
Clarify ambiguous titles. If `open_video_library` is exposed, use it when the
user wants to browse or search their library (`query`, `page`, or `{}` for recent
videos). Supporting ChatGPT hosts offer the same view in the sidebar and beside
conversations. Desktop hosts can offer `search_video_mentions` in the composer.
Opening, searching, previewing or selecting a video does not authorize a render.

## Clip a source video

1. For a new source, obtain the actual public HTTPS video URL. Use
   `list_supported_providers` if the source is uncertain. Call `submit_video`
   only when processing is requested. A `deduped: true` result reuses a recent
   run; do not claim a new job or credit charge.
2. Poll `get_video_status(video)` every 10-15 seconds while `downloading`,
   `uploaded`, or `processing`. Stop on `pending_credits`, `failed`, or
   `download_failed`. Explain the returned restriction without checkout or
   upgrade promotion. Stop polling after 15 minutes and
   report the real status.
3. When completed, call `list_clips(video)`. Zero clips is a valid result. Select
   by `virality_score`, not list position; results are ordered by source time.
   Show the available previews so the user can choose what to export. Treat
   scores as ranking guidance, not a prediction of views or guaranteed reach.
4. Use `list_caption_presets` for valid style keys. When rendering is reque

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