--- title: "Visual Video Analysis" description: "Analyse YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram videos visually and aurally through natural language — break down editing styles, dissect hooks, study on-screen text, and understand what makes content perform." source: "https://dashboard.nexlev.io/docs/mcp/visual-video-analysis" --- # Visual Video Analysis Analyse YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram videos visually and aurally through natural language — break down editing styles, dissect hooks, study on-screen text, and understand what makes content perform. ## Prerequisites - **Connected AI assistant** — Claude, ChatGPT, or any other supported platform - **Active NexLev account** — [Connect to your AI assistant](/docs/mcp/quickstart) to get started. [Upgrade to Pro](?required_nexlev_lite_pro_access=true) for higher quota limits. > **Warning** > > **Best for visual and audio analysis.** For text summaries and transcription, > use the [Video Content](/docs/mcp/video-content) transcript tools first — > they're faster and use a separate quota. > **Info** > > Your AI assistant calls these tools automatically. Just paste a URL and > describe what you want to analyse — NexLev handles the rest. ## Tools ### YouTube #### `watch_youtube_video_and_ask` Watch a YouTube video and ask anything about its visual content — editing style, hook, on-screen text, scene breakdowns, and more. **Example prompts:** | Use Case | Example Prompt | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Visual style | `Describe the editing style, b-roll usage, and camera movements in this video` | | Hook analysis | `What visual hook does the creator use in the first 5 seconds?` | | On-screen text | `List all on-screen text overlays, graphics, and captions shown throughout` | | Scene breakdown | `What is happening on screen at the 1:30 mark?` | | Thumbnail recreation | `Describe the thumbnail style and color grading used in this video` | | Segment focus | `Analyze the intro only (0–30s) — what makes it compelling visually?` | **How to use — paste a URL and your question:** ``` Watch this video and tell me what hook they use in the first 5 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXX ``` ``` Describe the editing style and b-roll usage in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXX ``` ``` Analyze the intro only (0 to 30 seconds) — what makes it compelling? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXX ``` **Parameters:** | Parameter | Required | Description | | ------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | `url` | Yes | Full YouTube video URL | | `prompt` | Yes | Your question or analysis request | | `startOffset` | No | Start time in seconds (e.g. `90` for 1:30) — focus on a specific segment | | `endOffset` | No | End time in seconds — use with `startOffset` to isolate a clip | > **Tip** > > Use `startOffset` and `endOffset` to focus on a specific segment of a long > video — this is faster and keeps the analysis precise. For example, to analyse > only the first 30 seconds, set `startOffset=0` and `endOffset=30`. ### Instagram #### `watch_instagram_video_and_ask` Watch an Instagram Reel and ask anything about its content — hook strategy, script style, CTA placement, editing pace, and virality triggers. **Example prompts:** | Use Case | Example Prompt | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Reel summary | `Summarize this reel — what's the main message and who is the target audience?` | | Hook breakdown | `What hook does the creator use in the first 3 seconds to stop the scroll?` | | Script clone | `Write a similar Instagram reel script in the same style about [your topic]` | | CTA analysis | `What is the call-to-action and at what point in the reel does it appear?` | | Visual editing | `Describe the visual style, editing pace, transitions, and any on-screen text` | | Virality analysis | `Why do you think this reel performed well? Break down the engagement triggers` | **How to use — paste a URL and your question:** ``` Watch this reel and break down the hook in the first 3 seconds: https://www.instagram.com/reel/XXXXXXX/ ``` ``` Why do you think this reel went viral? Analyze the engagement triggers: https://www.instagram.com/reel/XXXXXXX/ ``` ``` Write a similar reel script in the same style but about personal finance: https://www.instagram.com/reel/XXXXXXX/ ``` **Parameters:** | Parameter | Required | Description | | --------- | -------- | --------------------------------- | | `url` | Yes | Full Instagram Reel URL | | `prompt` | Yes | Your question or analysis request | ### TikTok #### `watch_tiktok_video_and_ask` Watch a TikTok video and ask anything about its content — topic, hook strategy, trend format, audio style, and psychological engagement triggers. **Example prompts:** | Use Case | Example Prompt | | --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Content summary | `Summarize this TikTok — what's the topic, format, and key takeaway?` | | Hook analysis | `What hook strategy is used in the first 3 seconds? Is it a question, shock, or pattern interrupt?` | | Script rewrite | `Write a similar TikTok script in the same style but about [your niche]` | | Trend breakdown | `Is this video following a specific TikTok trend or format? Describe it` | | Audio & tone | `Describe the background music, voiceover tone, and pacing of this video` | | Comment bait | `Does this video use any psychological triggers to drive comments or shares? List them` | **How to use — paste a URL and your question:** ``` Watch this TikTok and tell me what hook strategy they use in the first 3 seconds: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/XXXXXXX ``` ``` Is this video following a TikTok trend? Describe the format: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/XXXXXXX ``` ``` Write a similar TikTok script about productivity but in the same style: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/XXXXXXX ``` **Parameters:** | Parameter | Required | Description | | --------- | -------- | --------------------------------- | | `url` | Yes | Full TikTok video URL | | `prompt` | Yes | Your question or analysis request | ## Troubleshooting **Tool not responding?** - Check your NexLev account is active and the MCP connection is complete (see [Quickstart](/docs/mcp/quickstart)) - If you've hit your daily quota, [Upgrade to Pro](?required_nexlev_lite_pro_access=true) for higher limits **Video not accessible?** - Confirm the video is publicly available and the URL is complete and unmodified - Private, age-restricted, or region-locked videos cannot be analysed **Response is slow?** - Visual analysis is more compute-intensive than transcript fetching — longer videos take more time - Use `startOffset` / `endOffset` (YouTube) to focus on a specific segment and speed up the response **Want text-based analysis instead?** - For transcripts and summaries, use [Video Content](/docs/mcp/video-content) — it's faster and uses a separate quota ## Rate Limits | Tool | Free | Lite | Pro | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Watch YouTube video and ask (`watch_youtube_video_and_ask`) | 1 | 5 | 15 | | Watch Instagram video and ask (`watch_instagram_video_and_ask`) | 1 | 5 | 15 | | Watch TikTok video and ask (`watch_tiktok_video_and_ask`) | 1 | 5 | 15 | ## What's Next? - **[Video Content](/docs/mcp/video-content)** — Extract transcripts, subtitles, and estimate RPM for any YouTube video - **[Similar Videos](/docs/mcp/similar-videos)** — Find videos similar by content and format - **[Similar Thumbnails](/docs/mcp/similar-thumbnails)** — Find visually similar thumbnails for design research - **[YouTube Tools](/docs/mcp/youtube-tools)** — Search YouTube and fetch channel videos, shorts, playlists, and more