Ship videos without leaving your editor.
Connect once, then ask Cursor for a video — script, voiceover, visuals, and the final render land back in the conversation. Same credits as the app, no markup.
Connect Cursor in minutes
- 01
Create an API key
In FacelessGenie, open Settings → API and create a key. It's shown once — copy it.
- 02
Add the server to mcp.json
Add the snippet to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (or your project's .cursor/mcp.json), then reload Cursor.
- 03
Ask for your first video
In Cursor, try "make a 60-second short about…" — it picks the format, creates the video, and shares the finished link when the render completes.
~/.cursor/mcp.json
Swap in the key from Settings → API:
{
"mcpServers": {
"facelessgenie": {
"url": "https://www.facelessgenie.ai/api/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer fg_YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}Then ask for your first video — try “make a 60-second short about…”
A video team inside the chat
Create finished videos
Ask for a video on any topic — script, voiceover, visuals, captions, and the final render all happen for you.
Every format
Shorts, long-form documentaries, character shows, brainrot gameplay — the same catalog as the app.
Voices that don't sound like a robot
Pick narrators by name, or let the format's default carry it.
Use your own assets
Upload a character reference or your own music from the chat and use it in the next video.
Stay in control of spend
Preview the exact credit cost before creating, and check your balance any time.
You stay in charge
Access is tied to your own account, and you can cut it off anytime from Settings.
Questions, answered
How do I connect FacelessGenie to Cursor?
Create an API key in FacelessGenie Settings → API, add the server block to ~/.cursor/mcp.json, and reload. The FacelessGenie tools appear in Cursor's MCP list.
Does creating videos from Cursor cost extra?
No. You spend the same FacelessGenie credits as in the app — connecting never adds a markup. You can preview the exact cost of any video from the chat before creating it.
What can I do with FacelessGenie inside Cursor?
Create complete faceless videos in any format, check render progress, preview credit costs, upload character references or music, browse your library, and check your balance — without leaving the conversation.
How long does a video take?
Renders typically take 5 to 20 minutes depending on length and format. The assistant can poll the status for you and share the finished mp4 link. Failed renders refund automatically.
Is the connection secure?
Yes. Access is tied to your own FacelessGenie account, and you can revoke it anytime from Settings.
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