Introduction
The Arcads MCP lets you use Arcads from inside Claude, ChatGPT or any MCP app. Ask in plain language and Claude calls the Arcads tools: video and image models, talking actors, editing, audio, presets, competitor ads, social research and creator search. Results show up right in the conversation.
Insight: Install the Arcads skills too. They add ready-made jobs for competitor research and ad cloning.
How to connect Arcads to Claude
Step 1: Open Connectors
In Claude, open Settings, then Connectors.
Step 2: Add a custom connector
Click Add, then Add custom connector.
Step 3: Enter the details
Name: Arcads. URL: https://mcp.arcads.ai
Step 4: Connect
Save, click Connect and sign in to your Arcads account. The Arcads tools are now available in your Claude conversations. You'll find the same details in Arcads under Settings, MCP & skills.
Arcads skills
Install the Arcads plugin from github.com/arcads-ai/skills. It includes:
spy-competitor-ads finds competitor ads in the Meta Ad Library
clone-hook adapts a reference video's hook to your brand
clone-static-ad adapts a static ad for your product
static-to-motion turns a finished static ad into a short video
viral-clone recreates a reference video ad with a different product
The Arcads lite MCP is a smaller server with about 43 tools for reading, uploads and analysis: brands, assets, competitor ads, organic social, creators and credits. It has a one-click button to add the full connector.
FAQs & Common Issues
Which plans include the MCP?
All plans, including the free trial.
My generations fail.
You may be out of credits. Generations then return a payment error with an Upgrade button. Check your balance in Settings, Billing.
Does the MCP use my Arcads credits?
Yes. Generations come out of your Arcads credits at the same cost as in the app.