Use HeyGen from Claude
Add the HeyGen connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorHeyGen
HeyGen integration for Claude and Codex
Connect HeyGen once, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryDesign & Media
Use HeyGen from Codex
Add the HeyGen connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
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Design & Media
What the HeyGen connector can do
HeyGen uses generative AI to turn text and images into video, including avatars that can move and speak. A type.com Space connected to HeyGen can have Claude expand an avatar group with new looks, add motion to a still photo avatar, or check whether a generation job is finished.
One connection, many Spaces
Connect HeyGen once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
What teams do with HeyGen in type.com
Expand an avatar with new looks
Add extra image variations to an existing avatar group so a video project has more options to choose from.
Add these three new headshots as looks to our HeyGen avatar group for the product launch video.
Animate a still photo avatar
Add motion to a static avatar image to turn it into a lifelike, moving presenter before it goes into a video.
Add natural motion to our HeyGen photo avatar so it looks like it's speaking.
Check if a generation job is ready
Poll the status of a photo avatar or look generation job before moving on to the next step in a video workflow.
Check if our HeyGen avatar generation job finished yet.
Representative actions
- Add looks to photo avatar group
Adds up to four new image variations to an existing photo avatar group.
- Add motion to photo avatar
Turns a still photo avatar into a moving, lifelike one by adding animation.
- Check photo/look generation status
Checks the current status of a photo avatar or look generation job by its ID.
- Create a new folder
Creates a folder in a HeyGen account to organize videos.
- Create knowledge base
Sets up a knowledge base with a greeting line and custom instructions that an interactive streaming avatar will follow.
Connection
API and auth details
HeyGen documents direct API and MCP integration paths for video generation workflows. Public docs describe API-key authentication for direct API usage, OAuth for MCP usage, video-agent generation, avatar/template-oriented video creation, limits, usage billing, and agent-readable documentation indexes.
- Source
- type.com catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- API key
- API docs
- https://docs.heygen.com/
- API reference
- https://docs.heygen.com/reference/create-video-1
- Official site
- https://www.heygen.com/
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting HeyGen
What can Claude do with HeyGen in type.com?
With a HeyGen connection, Claude can manage avatar looks and motion, check generation status, organize folders, and set up knowledge bases, all from a shared type.com thread.
How do I connect HeyGen to type.com?
HeyGen uses an API key for direct API access. An admin adds it once when creating the connection.
Can type.com check HeyGen job status automatically?
Yes. Set up a type.com automation that polls generation status after a job starts and posts to a channel once it's ready.
Is this the same as an MCP server for HeyGen?
Not exactly. type.com uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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