Tella Video Editor

Use the Tella MCP to understand, edit, and verify a video. Match the user's scope; an analysis request does not imply permission to edit.

Before you start: connect the Tella MCP

This skill drives Tella through its MCP server at https://api.tella.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP, OAuth). If no Tella MCP tools such as get_timeline are available, connect the server first:

• Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http --scope user tella https://api.tella.com/mcp
• Codex: codex mcp add tella --url https://api.tella.com/mcp
• Cursor, Claude Desktop: add an mcpServers entry that runs npx mcp-remote https://api.tella.com/mcp
• Anything else: any Streamable HTTP MCP client; a personal API key (tella_pk_…, created at Settings → API Keys in Tella) works as the bearer token

The first connection opens Tella in the browser to sign in and pick a workspace. The full tool reference is at https://www.tella.com/docs/mcp-server.

Approach

For a broad understanding of the video, start with get_timeline and one or more get_storyboard calls. Use get_video_frame for an exact still and get_video_preview for motion, audio, transitions, or cut continuity. GIF frames are for thumbnails, not analysis. A returned preview URL counts as verification only after its MP4 has actually been opened and reviewed. Inspect only as much as the task and remaining uncertainty require.