footage.cool: 4K Drone & Aerial Stock Footage

by footage.cool · remote · no sign-in to list tools · v1.1.0 · published by cool.footage

Search and license 54,000+ drone, aerial, and ocean clips, mostly 4K, from filmmaker Phil Maher.

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10 tools: 5 change things and 5 only read.

Scanned Oct 21, 2026

Deletes or cancels0Claude Code: deny
Can't be undone0Claude Code: ask
Changes things5Claude Code: ask: see these tools
Only reads5Claude Code: allow: see these tools

1 check matched something in the tool definitions. No finding is not a safety guarantee. How the checks work.

claude mcp add --transport http footage https://www.footage.cool/mcp

Findings

Matches of fixed checks, with the text they matched.

1 warn

Warnget_4k_order
The server marks "get_4k_order" as not read-only (readOnlyHint: false), and its words say it reads.
Matched text
annotations: {"readOnlyHint":false,"destructiveHint":false,"idempotentHint":true,"openWorldHint":true}; The name "get_4k_order" says "get": a word for reading.
What this check looks for

Tools

Open a tool for its reasons and full description. Descriptions are the publisher's own words, shown as they are.

10 tools

Changes things 5Creates or changes something that can be changed back.Claude Code: ask

build_rough_cutPlan a timed edit from a description: picks and orders clips across different shoots and locations, sets a cut length for each at the chosen pace, and totals the license cost.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
Plan a timed edit from a description: picks and orders clips across different shoots and locations, sets a cut length for each at the chosen pace, and totals the license cost. Returns an edit decision list with preview URLs for a storyboard or rough cut. It does not render video or license anything.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Build Rough Cut Timeline
- readOnlyHint: true
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: false
- openWorldHint: true
check_clip_rightsScreen whether a license covers an intended use for a clip and which tier fits: commercial, editorial, documentary, internal_corporate, digital (web and social), broadcast, theatri…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
Screen whether a license covers an intended use for a clip and which tier fits: commercial, editorial, documentary, internal_corporate, digital (web and social), broadcast, theatrical, or ai_training. Reports chain of title, people and property flags, and the release policy. Catalog screening, not legal advice.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Check Clip Rights
- readOnlyHint: true
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
create_4k_checkoutCreate or resume Stripe hosted checkout for a quote.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "create_4k_checkout" says "create": a word for a change.
Description, as the server wrote it
Create or resume Stripe hosted checkout for a quote. Call ONLY after the user explicitly approves the quoted clip, the master resolution, license type, total price, and terms. Returns a checkout URL for the user and a private order token. The user pays securely on Stripe; never collect card details in chat. Calling again with the same quote returns the same checkout. Creating checkout is not proof of purchase.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Create 4K License Checkout
- readOnlyHint: false
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_4k_orderCheck an order after checkout.1 finding
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_4k_order" says "get": a word for reading.
- The server marks it as not read-only (readOnlyHint: false).
Findings
- Warn
  The server marks "get_4k_order" as not read-only (readOnlyHint: false), and its words say it reads.
  Matched text
  annotations: {"readOnlyHint":false,"destructiveHint":false,"idempotentHint":true,"openWorldHint":true}; The name "get_4k_order" says "get": a word for reading.
  What this check looks for
Description, as the server wrote it
Check an order after checkout. Verifies the payment directly with Stripe, then returns the active license, receipt, license certificate link, and a private download link for the clean master. Requires the private order token from create_4k_checkout. Never report the purchase as complete unless purchase_completed is true. Poll no faster than once every 10 seconds. Keep the token and links private.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Get 4K License and Download
- readOnlyHint: false
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
quote_4k_licenseQuote a license for a clip's clean, unwatermarked master.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
Quote a license for a clip's clean, unwatermarked master. Verifies the master file in storage and reports its exact resolution and codec: nearly every master is 4K UHD, and when one is lower (HD 1080p or 2.7K) the quote includes a resolution_notice that you must pass on to the user. Prices the chosen license from the site's direct pricing and returns a private quote token valid for 30 minutes. Ask the user for the buyer email and the license type first; never invent an email. Does not charge anything. Show the full quote, including the resolution, and the terms link to the user before asking to check out. AI training is excluded.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Quote a 4K License
- readOnlyHint: false
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: false
- openWorldHint: true

Only reads 5Looks things up and changes nothing.Claude Code: allow

find_similar_footageFind clips similar to a given clip: shared subjects, scene, location, and shot year, spread across different shoots so the results are not near-duplicates.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "find_similar_footage" says "find": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it
Find clips similar to a given clip: shared subjects, scene, location, and shot year, spread across different shoots so the results are not near-duplicates. Use it to offer alternatives or to keep a sequence consistent.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Find Similar Footage
- readOnlyHint: true
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_catalog_overviewOverview of what footage.cool's library covers: clip counts by shot year, scene category, subject, and location (grouped by region), people versus no-people counts, and pricing.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_catalog_overview" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it
Overview of what footage.cool's library covers: clip counts by shot year, scene category, subject, and location (grouped by region), people versus no-people counts, and pricing. Use it to see what exists and to find valid category values for search_footage and build_rough_cut.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Get Catalog Overview
- readOnlyHint: true
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_clip_detailsGet full details for one footage.cool clip: description, tags, location, shot year, duration, people and release notice, collection, thumbnail, watermarked preview, clip page, the …No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_clip_details" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it
Get full details for one footage.cool clip: description, tags, location, shot year, duration, people and release notice, collection, thumbnail, watermarked preview, clip page, the master's verified resolution and codec when known, and licensing options with prices.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Get Clip Details
- readOnlyHint: true
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
license_clipGet licensing options and prices for a clip without charging anything: Royalty-Free Standard (from $79), Extended for broadcast (from $199), and Exclusive Buyout (quoted by email).No findings
Why it is in this group
- The description's first verb is "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it
Get licensing options and prices for a clip without charging anything: Royalty-Free Standard (from $79), Extended for broadcast (from $199), and Exclusive Buyout (quoted by email). This tool never issues a license or takes payment; quote_4k_license starts a purchase.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Get Clip Licensing Options
- readOnlyHint: true
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_footageSearch footage.cool's library of 54,000+ drone, aerial, ocean, underwater, wildlife, and travel clips (4K UHD masters on nearly all), filmed by Phil Maher mostly in Baja California…No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_footage" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it
Search footage.cool's library of 54,000+ drone, aerial, ocean, underwater, wildlife, and travel clips (4K UHD masters on nearly all), filmed by Phil Maher mostly in Baja California Sur (Los Cabos, Cabo Pulmo, East Cape, La Paz, Todos Santos), plus the Colorado Rockies and the California coast, 2014 to 2024. Understands place names, years, synonyms (drone = aerial), and typos. Returns clips with metadata, verified master resolution when known, thumbnail and watermarked preview URLs, clip page links, and prices. Real camera and drone footage, not AI-generated.
Annotations the server declares
- title: Search 4K Stock Footage
- readOnlyHint: true
- destructiveHint: false
- idempotentHint: true
- openWorldHint: 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 1.1.0. Values in angle brackets are yours to fill in.

claude mcp add --transport http footage https://www.footage.cool/mcp

Run in a terminal.

Claude Code permissions

Allow the reads, ask before a change, deny the deletes. Paste into .claude/settings.json.

.claude/settings.json

{
  "permissions": {
    "allow": [
      "mcp__footage__search_footage",
      "mcp__footage__get_clip_details",
      "mcp__footage__find_similar_footage",
      "mcp__footage__license_clip",
      "mcp__footage__get_catalog_overview"
    ],
    "ask": [
      "mcp__footage__build_rough_cut",
      "mcp__footage__check_clip_rights",
      "mcp__footage__quote_4k_license",
      "mcp__footage__create_4k_checkout",
      "mcp__footage__get_4k_order"
    ],
    "deny": []
  }
}

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 footage. Review it before you use it.

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