What you'll learn: How to connect Higgsfield MCP to Claude, use the right prompts, and create your first cinematic video — UGC, product review, or ad creative — directly from inside Claude.

What is Higgsfield MCP and what can it do?

Higgsfield MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that connects Higgsfield's AI video and image generation platform directly to Claude, OpenClaw, Perplexity, and other MCP-compatible AI agents.

Once connected, Claude can generate cinematic videos up to 15 seconds (model-dependent), images up to 4K resolution, UGC-style ad creatives, and product review clips from a single conversation, with no API key required.

Higgsfield gives Claude access to 30+ AI models including Soul, Veo 3.1, Flux, Seedream, and Kling, plus a full Marketing Studio with avatars, brand kits, and 9 curated video presets built for marketing.

It is built on the open MCP standard developed by Anthropic and works with any MCP-compatible agent.

What Claude can generate once connected

  • Cinematic images (up to 4K resolution)
  • Videos up to 15 seconds across multiple styles (duration varies by model)
  • UGC-style product reviews, product demos, unboxing clips, and more
  • Marketing assets using your brand kit via the MCP integration

No separate tools. No API keys. Just Claude and one URL.

What do you need before connecting Higgsfield MCP to Claude?

Before you start, make sure you have:

  • A Claude account - free plan works with 1 custom connector; Pro, Max, or Team for unlimited connectors
  • A Higgsfield account - free account works to get started; credits required for generation
  • Access to Claude's Connectors settings - available in the web app or desktop

How do you connect Higgsfield MCP to Claude? (3 steps)

To connect Higgsfield MCP to Claude: open Claude Settings, go to Connectors, add a custom connector named "Higgsfield" with the URL below, then click Add, Connect, and sign in with your Higgsfield account.

MCP URL: https://mcp.higgsfield.ai/mcp

Here is each step in detail:

1Open Claude's connector settings

  • Go to claude.ai or open the Claude desktop app
  • Click Settings in the top-right corner
  • Navigate to Connectors (or "Integrations" depending on your version)

2Add Higgsfield as a connector in Claude

  • Click "Add a custom connector" (or "+ Add connector")
  • In the Name field, type:Higgsfield
  • In the URL field, paste: https://mcp.higgsfield.ai/mcp
  • Click Save or Add

3Authenticate the Higgsfield MCP connection

  • Click Add, then Connect next to the Higgsfield connector
  • You'll be redirected to Higgsfield's login page
  • Sign in with your Higgsfield account and authorize the connection

That's it. Claude now has access to Higgsfield's full creative engine.

Using Claude Code?Higgsfield recommends using their dedicated CLI instead of the connector method. See theClaude Code setupsection below.

Download Higgsfield Content Factory Skill Here

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How do you create your first AI video using Higgsfield in Claude?

Once connected, go to any Claude conversation and start with one of these prompts:

UGC-style product review

Generate a UGC-style product review video of a woman in her 30s
unboxing a skincare product, talking to the camera in a casual,
authentic tone. 15 seconds. Use the Kling model.

Product review clip

Create a product review video for a wireless earbud. Show close-up
shots, good lighting, and make it feel like a real creator filmed it.
Use Seedance 2.0.

Cinematic ad creative

Generate a cinematic ad video for a luxury coffee brand.
Morning light, slow motion pour, warm tones. 15 seconds.
Use Veo 3.1.
Generate a 10-second video of a person opening a product package
on a kitchen counter with natural light. Run it on Kling first,
then Seedance 2.0, then Veo 3.1 so I can compare the results.

Claude will automatically pick the best model if you don't specify one. But naming the model gives you more control over the output style and duration.

Note on video duration:Maximum video length depends on the model. Kling 3.0 supports up to 15 seconds. Veo 3.1 maxes at 8 seconds. Other models vary. If you don't specify a duration, the model uses its default.

What tools does Higgsfield MCP give Claude access to?

Once connected, Claude has access to these 9 Higgsfield tools:

Tool

What it does

generate_image

Creates images using 30+ models including Soul, Flux, Nano Banana, Seedream

generate_video

Creates videos across multiple cinematic styles (duration varies by model)

show_generations

Browse and paginate your past generations

job_display

Check the status of in-progress generation jobs

show_medias

View and manage uploaded assets

show_characters

List trained characters (Soul ID) for consistent faces across generations

show_marketing_studio

Access avatars, ad references, opener hooks, and brand kits

balance

Check your Higgsfield credits balance

virality_predictor

Score a video's engagement potential before publishing

What are the 9 Marketing Studio video presets?

Higgsfield Marketing Studio has 9 video presets built for marketing content. Ask Claude to use any of these by name:

Preset

Description

TV Spot

Broadcast-ready product ads with cinematic camera work and story arcs

UGC

Face-to-camera product reviews that look like real creator content

Tutorial

Step-by-step how-to videos, filmed like a TikTok routine

Product Review

Close-up hands-on footage with natural voiceover

Unboxing

Package arrives, tape rips, product revealed, genuine reaction

UGC Virtual Try-On

Person filming themselves wearing your product at home, posing, reacting

Hyper Motion

Pure CGI product commercial with dynamic camera, premium lighting, physics-driven VFX

Pro Virtual Try-On

Product in motion on city streets, cinematic tracking shots, editorial posing

Wild Card

Describe a scenario and let AI direct the whole thing

Additional formats: Higgsfield also offers ASMR tools (ASMR Add-On, ASMR Classic, ASMR Host) in a separate Apps section outside Marketing Studio. Ask Claude: "Show me Higgsfield's ASMR tools" to access them.

How do you deploy Higgsfield videos directly to Meta Ads from Claude?

Once your videos are ready, you don't have to download them and upload to Meta Ads Manager manually. Meta has its own MCP connector that works alongside Higgsfield in the same Claude session.

How to add Meta MCP

  1. In Claude Settings, go to Connectors
  2. Add a second custom connector for Meta Ads (endpoint: https://mcp.facebook.com/ads)
  3. Authenticate with your Meta Business account

Once both connectors are active, Claude can generate creative with Higgsfield and push it directly to your Meta ad campaigns in the same conversation.

Example workflow prompt

I just generated 10 UGC videos with Higgsfield. Now schedule these
as creatives in my Meta Ads account under the "Summer Launch"
campaign. Set daily budget at $50 per ad set and use the primary
copy variations from our content plan.

Important:Meta MCP is a separate connection from Higgsfield. You need both connectors set up independently. Higgsfield handles creative generation; Meta MCP handles ad deployment. They are not the same product and have separate authentication.

For Meta MCP setup details, see Meta's official documentation at facebook.com/business/help.

What is the Content Factory workflow?

The Higgsfield team has demonstrated a 4-stage automated workflow using a custom Claude skill file called "Higgsfield Content Factory." This skill orchestrates the full pipeline from research to ad deployment.

The 4 stages

1Research and Trend Analysis

Claude pulls live data from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to identify what's trending in your niche. It builds a structured brief with hook patterns, competitor analysis, and 20+ idea cards mapped to specific Higgsfield presets.

2.Content Plan

Claude generates a production calendar (up to 100 videos) grouped by format, with hooks, scene descriptions, and preset assignments for each.

3Batch Generation with Permission Gates

Claude processes the plan in batches of 10-20 videos, pausing for your approval before each batch so you stay in control of credit spend.

4Meta Ads Deployment

Once approved, Claude passes the generated assets to Meta MCP to schedule them directly into your ad campaigns. This requires the Meta MCP connector to be set up separately.

Note:This workflow requires downloading the Content Factory skill file separately (available in the Higgsfield team'svideo walkthrough). It is not included with the base MCP connection. Upload the skill file to Claude via Settings and Skills, then invoke it to start the 4-stage loop.

What are the best practices for using Higgsfield MCP with Claude?

Use the Virality Predictor before publishing

After generating a video, ask Claude: "Score this video's virality using the virality predictor." It gives you engagement score, hook strength, and retention risk before you spend budget promoting it.

Train a character for consistent faces

If you're creating a series of UGC videos with the same "creator," use show_characters and train a Soul ID character from photos. Every generation after that will use the same face consistently.

Let Claude pick the model

You don't always need to specify a model. Just describe what you want and Claude will select the best Higgsfield model automatically based on your brief.

Compare models before committing

Run the same prompt through 2-3 models one at a time and compare the results. This takes a few minutes and helps you avoid publishing mediocre creatives.

Use brand kits for consistency

If you've set up your brand kit inside Higgsfield (colors, fonts, tone of voice), Claude can pull it automatically through the MCP connection. Ask: "Show my Marketing Studio and generate a product video using my brand kit."

How does Higgsfield MCP pricing work?

Higgsfield MCP uses a credit system - the same credits used on the Higgsfield platform directly.

  • Each generation (image or video) costs credits
  • No separate API key or billing required
  • Credits are managed through your Higgsfield account
  • Check your balance anytime by asking Claude: "What's my Higgsfield balance?"

Visit higgsfield.ai/pricing for current credit packages and plan details.

How do you set up Higgsfield MCP in Claude Code?

If you're using Claude Code (CLI), Higgsfield recommends using their dedicated CLI rather than the web connector method.

Terminalnpm install -g @higgsfield/cli
higgsfield auth login
npx skills add higgsfield-ai/skills

Alternative method (generic MCP bridge)

If you prefer a JSON config approach, you can use the mcp-remote bridge. This is not the officially recommended method but works as an alternative.

JSON config{
  "mcpServers": {
    "higgsfield": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.higgsfield.ai/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

For the full CLI setup guide, visithiggsfield.ai/cli.

Which AI agents does Higgsfield MCP support?

Higgsfield MCP is compatible with any MCP-compatible client, including:

  • Claude (web, desktop, and Claude Code)
  • OpenClaw
  • Hermes Agent
  • NemoClaw
  • Perplexity
  • Cursor / VS Code
  • Any other MCP-compatible AI agent

Quick reference: starter prompts

Copy and paste any of these to get started immediately:

// Check what's available
"Show me what Higgsfield tools are connected and give me a quick
overview of the models available."

// First image
"Generate a high-quality lifestyle product shot of a white minimalist
skincare bottle on a marble surface. Natural light. Use Soul 2.0."

// First video
"Create a 10-second UGC-style video of someone discovering a product
for the first time. Authentic reaction. No scripted feel."

// Multi-model test
"Generate a cinematic close-up of coffee being poured into a white
ceramic cup with golden hour light. Run it on Kling first, then
Seedance 2.0, then Veo 3.1."

// Marketing Studio formats
"Show my Marketing Studio presets and generate a TV Spot video
for [describe your product]."

// Full creative + deploy workflow (requires Meta MCP)
"Generate 5 UGC product review videos for [product] using Higgsfield,
then schedule them as ad creatives in my Meta Ads account under
the [campaign name] campaign."

Frequently asked questions

Does Higgsfield MCP require an API key? No. Higgsfield MCP does not require an API key. You connect by adding the MCP server URL (https://mcp.higgsfield.ai/mcp) to Claude's Connectors settings and authenticating with your existing Higgsfield account. The same credit system used on the Higgsfield platform applies — no separate billing setup is needed.

What AI agents does Higgsfield MCP support? Higgsfield MCP works with Claude (web, desktop, and Claude Code), OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, NemoClaw, and any other MCP-compatible AI client. It uses the open MCP standard, which means it works with any agent that supports Model Context Protocol.

What video formats can Claude generate with Higgsfield MCP? Through Higgsfield MCP, Claude can generate nine video formats: UGC, unboxing, product review, ASMR, hyper motion, TV spot, street interview, wild card, and cinematic. Videos can be up to 15 seconds long, and images can be generated up to 4K resolution.

How long does Higgsfield MCP video generation take? Image generation via Higgsfield MCP typically completes in a few seconds. Video generation takes longer depending on the duration and model selected. All jobs run asynchronously — use the job_display tool to check the status of in-progress generations.

How much does it cost to generate videos with Higgsfield MCP through Claude? Higgsfield MCP uses the same credit system as the Higgsfield platform. Each image or video generation costs credits from your Higgsfield account. No separate billing is set up through Claude. Check your balance by asking Claude: "What's my Higgsfield balance?" or visit higgsfield.ai/pricing for plan details.

Can I use my own brand assets with Higgsfield MCP? Yes. Higgsfield's Marketing Studio integration lets you connect a brand kit — including colors, fonts, and tone of voice — that Claude applies to every generation. Access it by asking Claude: "Show my Marketing Studio and generate a product video using my brand kit."

What is the difference between Higgsfield MCP and Higgsfield CLI? Higgsfield MCP is designed for use with AI agents like Claude's web and desktop apps. Higgsfield CLI is optimized for developer workflows and Claude Code. If you are running Claude Code or a terminal-based agent, Higgsfield recommends using the CLI instead of the MCP connector.

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