Reel Estate MCP — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Connects your AI assistant to Reel Estate to build property listing videos, edit photos, and assemble timelines with voiceovers from local files.
claude mcp add --env MCP_SERVER_URL=<MCP_SERVER_URL> --env MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID=<MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID> --env MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT=<MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT> --env MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR=<MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR> --env MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE=<MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE> --transport stdio reel-estate-mcp -- npx -y reel-estate-mcpWhat Reel Estate MCP does
This bridge lets an AI assistant manage video creation workflows on Reel Estate. It pushes property photos from local storage into projects through presigned uploads. You can apply AI modifications to stage rooms virtually or adjust lighting to a twilight view. From there, the server animates photos via Runway and renders the finished listing video with narration.
Authentication runs via Clerk OAuth with PKCE in your default web browser on port 8765. API keys are unnecessary. Session tokens stay in ~/.reel-estate-mcp on your disk.
Creating content requires a paid Reel Estate subscription. Free tier accounts are strictly limited to browsing existing projects and clips. Any attempt to edit frames or start rendering triggers a 403 MCP_PAID_PLAN_REQUIRED error from the backend.
What it helps with
- produce real-estate listing videos from still property photos
- add virtual furniture staging or twilight lighting to room photos
- upload local image files directly into Reel Estate projects
- sync narration and music tracks onto the video timeline
Example prompts for the agent
- Check my authentication status with
whoamiand list current Reel Estate projects. - Create a project for 100 Oak Street, upload images from
./listing, and apply virtual staging to the living room. - Generate motion clips for the uploaded photos and render the video in 9:16 format with voiceover.
How to install Reel Estate MCP
Platform CLI
claude mcp add --env MCP_SERVER_URL=<MCP_SERVER_URL> --env MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID=<MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID> --env MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT=<MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT> --env MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR=<MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR> --env MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE=<MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE> --transport stdio reel-estate-mcp -- npx -y reel-estate-mcpReplace <…> with your own values. 1 more environment variable is in the server README
Platform CLI
codex mcp add reel-estate-mcp --env MCP_SERVER_URL=<MCP_SERVER_URL> --env MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID=<MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID> --env MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT=<MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT> --env MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR=<MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR> --env MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE=<MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE> -- npx -y reel-estate-mcpReplace <…> with your own values. 1 more environment variable is in the server README
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"reel-estate-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reel-estate-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SERVER_URL": "<MCP_SERVER_URL>",
"MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID": "<MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID>",
"MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT": "<MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT>",
"MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR": "<MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR>",
"MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE": "<MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values. 1 more environment variable is in the server README
Config file
{
"servers": {
"reel-estate-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reel-estate-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SERVER_URL": "<MCP_SERVER_URL>",
"MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID": "<MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID>",
"MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT": "<MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT>",
"MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR": "<MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR>",
"MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE": "<MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values. 1 more environment variable is in the server README
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add -e MCP_SERVER_URL=<MCP_SERVER_URL> -e MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID=<MCP_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID> -e MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT=<MCP_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT> -e MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR=<MCP_OAUTH_STORE_DIR> -e MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE=<MCP_OAUTH_SCOPE> reel-estate-mcp npx -y reel-estate-mcpReplace <…> with your own values. 1 more environment variable is in the server README
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Questions about Reel Estate MCP
How do I install Reel Estate MCP in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add reel-estate-mcp -- npx -y reel-estate-mcp. The machine running the client needs Node.js version 18 or higher.
What does Reel Estate MCP do?
It connects your coding assistant to Reel Estate to generate marketing videos from property photos. It handles local uploads, photo editing like virtual staging, Runway clip generation, and timeline rendering.
Can I render videos on a free Reel Estate account?
No, free accounts are restricted to read-only browsing of projects and clips. Modifying images, animating scenes, and rendering output videos requires an active paid Reel Estate plan.
