Kaltura MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides secure, read-only tools for managing Kaltura API operations. This server enables AI assistants to search, discover, and analyze Kaltura media content safely.

Features

• Media Discovery: Search and browse media entries with advanced filtering
• Content Analysis: Access captions, transcripts, and attachment content
• Category Management: Browse and explore content categories
• Analytics: Retrieve viewing analytics and performance metrics
• Secure Access: Read-only operations with comprehensive input validation
• Session Management: Automatic session handling with configurable expiry

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/zoharbabin/kaltura-mcp.git
cd kaltura-mcp

2. Install dependencies:

pip install -e .

Usage Modes

This server supports two deployment modes:

🔧 Local MCP Server (Stdio Mode)

Best for: Personal use, direct Claude Desktop integration, development

🌐 Remote MCP Server (HTTP/SSE Mode)

Best for: Hosted services, multiple users, production deployments

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Local MCP Server Setup (Claude Desktop)

Step 1: Install Package

pip install kaltura-mcp

Step 2: Setup Environment Configuration

🔒 Secure Method (Recommended): Use the interactive setup script:

# Navigate to your project directory
cd /path/to/kaltura-mcp

# Run the interactive setup
python setup_env.py

The script will guide you through:

1. Choosing between stdio (local) or remote mode
2. Securely entering your Kaltura credentials
3. Generating a .env file with proper permissions (600)
4. Providing the exact Claude Desktop configuration

📋 Manual Method: Copy and edit the example file:

# Copy the example file
cp .env.example .env

# Edit with your credentials
# - For stdio mode: Only fill in KALTURA_* variables
# - For remote mode: Fill in JWT_SECRET_KEY, OAUTH_*, and SERVER_* variables
nano .env

# Set secure permissions
chmod 600 .env

Step 3: Get Your Kaltura Credentials

You’ll need these credentials from your Kaltura account:

• Service URL: Your Kaltura server URL (usually https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com)
• Partner ID: Your numeric partner ID (found in KMC → Settings → Integration Settings)
• Admin Secret: Your API admin secret key (found in KMC → Settings → Integration Settings)
• User ID: Your Kaltura user ID (usually your email or admin)

Step 4: Configure Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

🔒 Secure Configuration (credentials in .env file):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kaltura": {
      "command": "/full/path/to/kaltura-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Important Notes: