QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Setup, costs, assets, and task progress.
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What is EvoLink MCP?
EvoLink MCP uses the Model Context Protocol to bring EvoLink's 150+ image, video and audio models into the agent you already use. Ask in your conversation: the agent finds a model, quotes the price (a few models only show the cost after generating), and generates and returns the result once you confirm.
View capabilities and requirementsWhich agents can connect?
Claude (web and desktop), Claude Code, Codex and Cursor are supported in this first release and have setup steps. Other clients that support remote MCP with OAuth sign-in, such as ChatGPT, OpenClaw and Hermes, can usually connect with the same URL, but we haven't tested each one.
View client setup guidesHow do I get started?
Pick your agent: Claude and Cursor add EvoLink in one click; for ChatGPT on the web, copy the server URL and add it on the plugins page; Claude Code, Codex and other command-line agents can install it from a setup prompt you copy. The first time, sign in to EvoLink in your browser and approve. Back in your agent, ask it to look up a model; a response means you're connected.
View connection and verification stepsDoes connecting cost anything, and how is generation billed?
The MCP itself is free and needs no subscription. Finding models, checking parameters and prices, quotes, task checks and balance checks are free. Generation is charged to your EvoLink balance at the model's price, the same as the API, and failed tasks are refunded. Each client's own plan rules still apply; for example, Claude's Free plan can add one custom connector.
View current model pricesDo I need an API key?
No, and no keys from model providers either. The first time you connect, sign in to EvoLink in your browser and approve. Afterwards, API Keys in the dashboard shows EvoLink MCP (OAuth), shared by all your agents; you can set limits on it or disable it.
View setup stepsHow do I cap spending or pause MCP?
In the dashboard, open API Keys and find EvoLink MCP (OAuth). Set a total limit, a daily limit or an expiry date; disable it to pause MCP for every agent without affecting your other keys, and enable it again to resume without reconnecting.
Open API KeysCan I query models and costs without generating?
Yes. Say "don't generate yet" and your agent will only look up models, input requirements and prices. Lookups are free.
View read-only query examplesWhat do I need for image-to-video?
Prepare the reference image as a public link, or let your agent upload the local file first (up to 95 MB). Then describe the shots, motion, duration and aspect ratio. Your agent checks required fields, allowed values and file limits against the selected model and tells you what's missing.
View asset and parameter examplesShould I resubmit a task that is still processing?
No. Have your agent check the original task with its task ID; resubmitting creates another billable task. Video and audio take a while, and your agent follows the progress for you. If you need to top up or reauthorize, do that and return to the original task.
View task recovery informationDoes this change my agent's language model?
This adds callable tools to your existing agent. Configuring an EvoLink language model for Claude Code, Codex, or another client is a separate integration. Use the corresponding LLM integration guide for that purpose.
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