Reka
by reka.ai · remote · local (pypi) · no sign-in to list tools · v0.1.10 · published by ai.reka
Understand your videos with Reka AI — search, ask questions, and extract insights.
17 tools: 2 can delete or cancel things, 7 change things and 8 only read.
Scanned Oct 21, 2026
- Deletes or cancels2Claude Code: deny: see these tools
- Can't be undone0Claude Code: ask
- Changes things7Claude Code: ask: see these tools
- Only reads8Claude Code: allow: see these tools
2 checks matched something in the tool definitions. No finding is not a safety guarantee. How the checks work.
claude mcp add --transport http reka https://mcp.reka.ai/mcp --header 'X-Reka-API-Key: <your-x-reka-api-key>'Findings
Matches of fixed checks, with the text they matched.
- Highask_video
The description contains "BEFORE calling this tool, read", an instruction to read something before the tool is used.
What this check looks forMatched text
description: "...end to specify the segment to analyze. BEFORE calling this tool, read the reka://docs/guide resource for reco..."
- Warnsummarize_video
The server marks "summarize_video" read-only (readOnlyHint: true), and its own name, description or input give the class "write".
What this check looks forMatched text
annotations: {"readOnlyHint":true,"idempotentHint":true}; The name "summarize_video" says "summarize": a word for reading.
Tools
Open a tool for its reasons and full description. Descriptions are the publisher's own words, shown as they are.
17 tools
Deletes or cancels 2Claude Code: deny
delete_groupDelete a video group.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "delete_group" says "delete": a word for removing or ending something.
- The server marks it destructive (destructiveHint: true).
Description, as the server wrote it Delete a video group. Videos in the group are not deleted — they are simply removed from the group.
Annotations the server declares
- destructiveHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
delete_videoPermanently delete a video and all its indexed data (transcript, captions, embeddings, etc.).No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "delete_video" says "delete": a word for removing or ending something.
- The description says "Permanently delete".
- The server marks it destructive (destructiveHint: true).
Description, as the server wrote it Permanently delete a video and all its indexed data (transcript, captions, embeddings, etc.). This cannot be undone.
Annotations the server declares
- destructiveHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
Changes things 7Claude Code: ask
ask_videoAsk a question about one or more videos with visual analysis.1 finding
Why it is in this group
- Nothing in its name or description says what it does, so it is counted as a write.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
Findings
- High
The description contains "BEFORE calling this tool, read", an instruction to read something before the tool is used.
What this check looks forMatched text
description: "...end to specify the segment to analyze. BEFORE calling this tool, read the reka://docs/guide resource for reco..."
Description, as the server wrote it Ask a question about one or more videos with visual analysis. Most effective on focused time ranges — use start/end to specify the segment to analyze. BEFORE calling this tool, read the reka://docs/guide resource for recommended workflows. In most cases, you should first: - search_videos to find WHEN something happens, then pass those timestamps here as start/end - segment_video to detect and locate specific objects - get_transcript to read what was said For single-video questions, pass video_id with start/end. For cross-video questions, pass videos — a list of video references with start/end each. For follow-up questions, pass conversation_id from the previous response. You can add start/end to drill into a specific moment while keeping the conversation context. Requires qa_only or full pipeline.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
create_groupCreate a new video group.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "create_group" says "create": a word for a change.
Description, as the server wrote it Create a new video group. Groups organize videos into collections. Returns the new group's ID and name.
index_videoIndex a video for search, QA, or full analysis.No findings
Why it is in this group
- Nothing in its name or description says what it does, so it is counted as a write.
Description, as the server wrote it Index a video for search, QA, or full analysis. Processes the video through a pipeline of AI features. Typically takes 3-7 minutes; longer for long videos or the 'full' pipeline. Times out after 10 minutes by default. Pipelines: - search_only: transcription + captions + embeddings (enables search_videos) - qa_only: transcription + captions (enables ask_video) - full: transcription + captions + embeddings (enables all tools) Scene detection is enabled by default and produces scene boundaries for get_scenes. Pass scene_detection=False to skip it. Prerequisites: if using video_id, the video must be in 'uploaded' status. Use get_video to check status before calling this tool.
Annotations the server declares
- idempotentHint: true
segment_videoDetect objects in a video segment using text prompts.No findings
Why it is in this group
- Nothing in its name or description says what it does, so it is counted as a write.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
Description, as the server wrote it Detect objects in a video segment using text prompts. Describe what to look for and get per-frame detections with bounding boxes and confidence scores. Prompt tips: - Use broad, visual categories: 'animal', 'vehicle', 'person', 'text on screen' - Specific labels ('rabbit', 'Toyota') are less reliable — the detector matches visual patterns, not semantic concepts - Best for confirming whether a category of object appears in a time window, not for precise identification How to pick a time range: - Use search_videos to find WHEN something appears, then pass those timestamps here - Use get_scenes to scan systematically — call segment_video once per scene (scenes typically fit in the 15s window) - Or pass any range you already know Maximum range is 15 seconds per call; for longer spans, make multiple calls with consecutive windows. Does NOT require any feature indexing — works on any uploaded video.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
summarize_videoStart here.1 finding
Why it is in this group
- The name "summarize_video" says "summarize": a word for reading.
- The description's first verb is "start": a word for a change.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
Findings
- Warn
The server marks "summarize_video" read-only (readOnlyHint: true), and its own name, description or input give the class "write".
What this check looks forMatched text
annotations: {"readOnlyHint":true,"idempotentHint":true}; The name "summarize_video" says "summarize": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Start here. Get a compact overview of a video: metadata, which features are indexed, a transcript preview, and scene count. Use this to decide which tools to call next — then use segment_video to detect specific objects in time ranges of interest.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
update_videoUpdate a video's display name, title, description, or move it to a different group.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "update_video" says "update": a word for a change.
Description, as the server wrote it Update a video's display name, title, description, or move it to a different group. At least one field must be provided. To remove a video from its group, pass group_id as null.
Annotations the server declares
- idempotentHint: true
upload_videoUpload a video from a URL.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "upload_video" says "upload": a word for a change.
Description, as the server wrote it Upload a video from a URL. Returns a video_id. Local file paths are not accepted; upload files outside the MCP server and pass a reachable video_url. The upload runs asynchronously — poll get_video until status is 'uploaded', then call index_video to enable search and analysis.
Only reads 8Claude Code: allow
get_captionsGet AI-generated visual descriptions of what happens on screen.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_captions" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get AI-generated visual descriptions of what happens on screen. Use this to understand the visual content without watching — each caption describes a short segment with timestamps. Use start/end to narrow results. Requires the captions feature (qa_only or full pipeline).
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
get_feature_catalogList available video analysis features with their dependencies and descriptions.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_feature_catalog" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it List available video analysis features with their dependencies and descriptions. Use this to understand what features exist and what pipelines to use with index_video.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
get_scenesGet detected scene boundaries with start/end timestamps.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_scenes" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get detected scene boundaries with start/end timestamps. Use this to understand the video's structure, then pass scene timestamps as start/end to: - ask_video for per-scene contextual analysis - segment_video to detect specific objects per scene (scenes typically fit in segment_video's 15s max range) Requires transcript indexed with scene detection (on by default; skipped only if index_video was called with scene_detection=False).
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
get_transcriptGet the spoken words in a video.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_transcript" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get the spoken words in a video. Use this instead of ask_video when you need to read what was said — it returns the actual text, not a summary. Use start/end to narrow results for long videos. Requires the transcript feature to be indexed.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
get_videoGet detailed information about a video including upload status, metadata (duration, resolution, fps), and per-feature indexing status.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_video" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get detailed information about a video including upload status, metadata (duration, resolution, fps), and per-feature indexing status. Use this to check if upload or indexing is complete. The 'url' field is a short-lived HTTPS presigned URL (expires within hours) — fetch immediately and do not store; call get_video again for a fresh URL when needed.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
list_groupsList all video groups.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "list_groups" says "list": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it List all video groups. Use list_videos with a group_id to see videos in a specific group.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
list_videosList all videos in your account, or filter to a specific group by passing group_id.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "list_videos" says "list": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it List all videos in your account, or filter to a specific group by passing group_id. Shows upload status and which features have been indexed for each video. Each video's 'url' is a short-lived HTTPS presigned URL (expires within hours) — fetch immediately and do not store; call list_videos or get_video again for a fresh URL when needed.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
search_videosFind WHEN and WHERE something happens across your videos.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_videos" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Find WHEN and WHERE something happens across your videos. Returns timestamped results ranked by relevance — use these timestamps as start/end in ask_video for focused analysis. This is the recommended first step for most questions. Instead of asking ask_video about the entire video, search first to narrow down the relevant moments. Each result's 'video_url' is a short-lived HTTPS presigned URL (expires within hours) — fetch immediately and do not store; call search_videos or get_video again for a fresh URL when needed. Requires search_only or full pipeline.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- idempotentHint: true
This is not a safety rating, and no finding is not a safety guarantee. The groups and findings come from fixed checks of the tool definitions the server returned on the date shown, not from its code or what it does when called. How the checks work.
Install
Pinned to version 0.1.10. Values in angle brackets are yours to fill in.
claude mcp add --transport http reka https://mcp.reka.ai/mcp --header 'X-Reka-API-Key: <your-x-reka-api-key>'Run in a terminal.
Claude Code permissions
Allow the reads, ask before a change, deny the deletes. Paste into .claude/settings.json.
{
"permissions": {
"allow": [
"mcp__reka__list_videos",
"mcp__reka__get_video",
"mcp__reka__list_groups",
"mcp__reka__search_videos",
"mcp__reka__get_transcript",
"mcp__reka__get_captions",
"mcp__reka__get_scenes",
"mcp__reka__get_feature_catalog"
],
"ask": [
"mcp__reka__upload_video",
"mcp__reka__update_video",
"mcp__reka__create_group",
"mcp__reka__index_video",
"mcp__reka__ask_video",
"mcp__reka__segment_video",
"mcp__reka__summarize_video"
],
"deny": [
"mcp__reka__delete_video",
"mcp__reka__delete_group"
]
}
}Tools that only read are allowed, tools that change things ask first, tools that delete or cancel are denied. It assumes the server is installed as reka. Review it before you use it.