The Video History Project MCP server,
connected in one click.
Search experimental video history, read public records, follow sources and export citations. Connect the official Video History Project MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Add Video History Project to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http video-history-project https://www.videohistoryproject.org/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
Video History Project · https://www.videohistoryproject.org/mcp
What your AI can do with Video History Project
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “export_citations”: Export citations for 1–25 VHP IDs or URLs. format is text or ris; target is publication (the cataloged work) or page (the VHP web page). Mis.”
“Use “get_record”: Read a public VHP record by ID or VHP URL, resolving old addresses locally. Returns metadata, source links, citations and a section of exist.”
“Use “list_terms”: Find catalog author or subject filter keys by part of a name. Returns exact keys, display labels and counts of discoverable records. field i.”
“Use “search_records”: Search public VHP records by words or quoted phrases. Empty query browses. Combine exact author/subject keys from list_terms, recorded years.”
How secure is the Video History Project MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how Video History Project holds up.
Security grade A
gate scanned 6 tools on Sep 21, 2026 for prompt injection and risky tool definitions — nothing to flag.
Official endpoint
Operated by Video History Project (videohistoryproject.org) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If Video History Project adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick Video History Project
Choose Video History Project in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
Video History Project's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
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The actual tools Video History Project exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
export_citations — Export citations for 1–25 VHP IDs or URLs. format is text or ris; target is publication (the cataloged work) or page (the VHP web page). Mis
get_record — Read a public VHP record by ID or VHP URL, resolving old addresses locally. Returns metadata, source links, citations and a section of exist
list_terms — Find catalog author or subject filter keys by part of a name. Returns exact keys, display labels and counts of discoverable records. field i
search_records — Search public VHP records by words or quoted phrases. Empty query browses. Combine exact author/subject keys from list_terms, recorded years
get_related_records — Get the site's existing similarity suggestions for a public record. These are research leads, not evidence of a historical relationship. May
describe_collection — Describe the Video History Project collection, searchable text, filters, citation practices and response limits. Useful when beginning resea
Who runs the Video History Project MCP server?
The Video History Project MCP server at a glance
https://www.videohistoryproject.org/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official Video History Project MCP server?
Yes — Video History Project operates its own remote MCP server at www.videohistoryproject.org. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect Video History Project to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick Video History Project in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, Video History Project's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. Video History Project runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the Video History Project MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect Video History Project in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just Video History Project
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
Squarespace DomainsDesignView →Set up Video History Project in: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · VS Code
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