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Video Download API for VS Code

Let VS Code download videos for you. Share a link, pick MP4 or MP3, and VS Code hands you a ready-to-use file, powered by the Video Download API.

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Set up VS Code in three steps

  1. 1Sign up for Video Download API and create a key from your dashboard.
  2. 2Add the server to .vscode/mcp.json (or your user MCP configuration).
  3. 3Open Copilot Chat in agent mode and ask for any video.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
  "servers": {
    "videodownloadapi": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://videodownloadapi.com/api/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Swap YOUR_API_KEY for one of your keys. Each key can be revoked from your dashboard without affecting the others.

Try these with VS Code

  • Grab this Instagram reel as MP4: https://instagram.com/reel/…
  • Turn this YouTube talk into an MP3 podcast file
  • Fetch this X video in the best quality available
  • Save these three Dailymotion links and list the files

Why use it with VS Code

MP4, MP3 and more

Choose the container and quality, or keep only the soundtrack in MP3, M4A or WAV.

Major platforms, one tool

YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Twitch, Dailymotion, SoundCloud and other public sources.

Signed, expiring links

Files stay private and are delivered through links that expire on their own.

Billed per minute of media

Every started minute counts, whatever the quality or file size. Failed downloads are refunded automatically.

Questions developers ask

What does VS Code actually do with the API?

VS Code calls the Video Download API through MCP: it submits your link, waits until the file is processed and gives you a signed download link. You never leave the chat.

Is this the same API as the REST endpoints?

Yes. The MCP tools and the REST API share the same account, minutes and supported platforms, so you can prototype in a chat and ship with HTTP calls.

Which links are supported?

Public videos from YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Twitch, Dailymotion, SoundCloud and more. Private, removed, age-gated and live videos are rejected and not charged.

Can VS Code download only the audio?

Yes, with a paid plan or a minute pack: ask for MP3, M4A or WAV and only the audio track is extracted. Free accounts get MP4 in the best available quality.

How do I keep my key safe?

Create a dedicated key for VS Code. It only reaches your own account, and you can revoke it from the dashboard at any time.

Other supported clients

Connect VS Code to Video Download API

Create your key, paste the configuration and send your first link. 10 free minutes every 30 days, no credit card required.

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