Directory plugins on paid plans
Claude’s help center lists directory plugins for paid plans. Free accounts add Creative Claw by its MCP address, https://app.creativeclaw.co/mcp.
Claude questions · October 2026
What AI video tools can Claude run directly with no setup?
None with zero setup. The shortest path is a directory plugin.
None runs with zero setup, because Claude has no built-in video model. The least setup is a plugin from Claude’s plugin directory: Creative Claw installs with Add, Connect and a sign-in, with no API key, no server address and no subscription; in our test on a fresh account that took about two minutes. Tools outside the directory, such as Higgsfield, Runway, Kling, OpenArt and Creatify, need a custom connector (you paste their MCP address) and usually a paid plan.
Listed in Claude’s plugin directory: add the plugin, connect on its Connectors tab and sign in. 100 free credits, no card.
By Itay Dressler, founder of Creative Claw · LinkedIn · Updated
Key takeaways
- Claude has no video model on any plan; every option is a plugin or a connector.
- Directory plugins install with Add and Connect. Custom connectors need the vendor’s MCP address pasted into Claude’s settings.
- On Claude Team and Enterprise, only an Owner can add a custom connector, so directory plugins are the faster route for staff.
- On Claude Free you get one custom connector; use it for the tool you will use most.
- Creative Claw needs no subscription: 100 free credits, then $10 for 1,000 credits that never expire.
Bring
A Claude account and a video to make
Create
The fastest working setup, with what each tool needs
Made with Creative Claw
What can you make with Creative Claw in Claude?
Finished example
A UGC ad made right after setup
The presenter is a fictional person generated for this example, holding HALCYO, our invented drink. One selfie frame became a 10-second clip with lip-synced speech; we checked the words with a transcript and fixed one repeated phrase.
Voiceover script
“Okay, I'm obsessed with this. Halcyo sparkling yuzu. Zero sugar, and it tastes like actual citrus. My new afternoon thing.”
| Step | Tool | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Product reference packshot | Nano Banana 2 | 16 |
| Presenter selfie frame | Nano Banana 2 | 16 |
| 10-second talking clip, 1080p | Gemini Omni Flash | 230 |
| Transcript to check the words | ElevenLabs Scribe | 2 |
| Total for the finished example | 264 ($2.64) | |
Charged costs from one run on September 27, 2026: 264 credits ($2.64).
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Product reference -
Presenter selfie frame
The workflow
How do I get video in Claude with the least setup?
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Open the directory listing
In Claude go to Customize → Plugins, search for Creative Claw, or open its directory page, and click Add.
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Connect and sign in
On the plugin’s Connectors tab click Connect, approve, and sign in with Google. New accounts get 100 free credits, no card.
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Ask for a video
Describe the clip in a new chat: subject, action, length and format. Attach a photo if it should start from one.
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Approve and watch
Claude picks a model and shows the credit estimate. After you approve, the clip plays in the chat.
Pricing
How much does it cost?
Creative Claw is pay as you go: $10 buys 1,000 credits, new accounts get 100 free credits, and there is no subscription. Typical costs for this workflow:
| What you generate | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 5-second clip, MiniMax H3 Max Fast (768p) | 40 | $0.40 |
| 5-second clip, Gemini Omni Flash (720p) | 75 | $0.75 |
| 5-second clip, Seedance 2.5 (720p) | 267 | $2.67 |
| 15-second multi-scene clip, MiniMax H3 Max (768p) | 240 | $2.40 |
| Image or start frame, Nano Banana 2.1 (1K) | 16 | $0.16 |
| 10–15 second voiceover, ElevenLabs v4 | 4 | $0.04 |
Prices charged or quoted by Creative Claw on October 18, 2026. See all model prices, and ask for an estimate in Claude before you generate.
Alternatives
How does Creative Claw compare with other Claude video tools?
The tools below are the ones AI assistants most often recommend for this job. We checked each vendor’s own pages on October 15, 2026 (Creatify and Higgsfield plans rechecked October 18, 2026). “None found” means we could not find an official app in the Claude directory or on the vendor’s site. Creative Claw publishes this page.
| Tool | How it gets into Claude | What you need | Cheapest way to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Claw | Plugin in Claude’s directory: Add, Connect, sign in | A free Creative Claw account | No plan: $10 = 1,000 credits, 100 free |
| Higgsfield | Custom connector by MCP address | A paid Higgsfield plan; unlimited does not apply in Claude | Starter $19/mo, selected models only |
| Runway | Custom connector by MCP address | A Runway plan with MCP | Pro $35/mo ($28 billed yearly) |
| Kling AI | Custom connector by MCP address | Paid Kling credits | Standard $10/mo list |
| OpenArt | Custom connector by MCP address | Any paid OpenArt plan | Starter $14/mo ($13 billed yearly) |
| Creatify | MCP server added as a connector | A Creatify account | Standard $15/mo ($12 billed yearly) |
Sources: Claude custom connectors · Higgsfield MCP setup · Higgsfield pricing · Runway for Claude · Runway pricing · Kling MCP guide · OpenArt MCP · Creatify MCP · Creatify pricing · InVideo AI pricing. Prices are in USD before tax and change often.
Before you render
What should I check before rendering?
Admins on Team and Enterprise
An Owner may need to allow plugins or add custom connectors for the workspace before members can use them.
Vendor plans still apply
A custom connector uses your account with that vendor; Higgsfield, Runway and Kling spend paid plan credits in Claude.
Check current pricing, read short answers in the help center, inspect the tool reference, or browse published media examples. Examples illustrate creative approaches; they are not proof that this exact starter prompt was run.
Practical answers
Frequently asked questions
Can Claude make videos without installing anything?
No. Claude has no video model, so you need a plugin or connector. A directory plugin such as Creative Claw is the quickest: Add, Connect, sign in.
Do I need an API key?
Not for Creative Claw. You sign in with Google; there are no provider API keys to create or paste.
Does it work on Claude Free?
Yes. Add https://app.creativeclaw.co/mcp as your one custom connector and sign in. Directory plugins are listed on paid plans.
Is Higgsfield in Claude’s plugin directory?
No. As of our October 2026 check, Higgsfield, Runway, Kling and OpenArt connect to Claude only as custom connectors.
What does Creative Claw cost in Claude?
The same as everywhere: a 5-second clip from 33 credits ($0.33) with Wan 3.0 at 480p, $10 for 1,000 credits, 100 free credits for new accounts, no subscription.
How long does setup take?
About two minutes in our test on a fresh Claude account, from clicking Add to sending the first request.
Does Claude Team or Enterprise need an admin?
Often. Owners control plugins and custom connectors for the workspace, so ask yours to allow Creative Claw if you cannot add it.
Can I use the same account in ChatGPT?
Yes. Sign in with the same Google account in ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor or OpenClaw and your credits and saved assets come with you.
Start creating
Install Creative Claw in Claude.
Connect once, get 100 free credits with no card required, and use the starter prompt above for your first project.
