Three connections for the core production flow
In Studio → Connections, add the provider key and the model or voice identifier requested by that connection. Save it, then test with a short script and one scene. LongVid does not create provider accounts or transfer your consumer subscriptions.
| Connection | What it does in LongVid | What you supply |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | Scripts, outlines, titles, ideas and thumbnail briefs | API key, model ID and provider balance. A vision-capable model is needed for thumbnail image references. |
| fal | FLUX scene images, thumbnails and reference-guided images; selected Kling animation and presenter shots | fal API key and available usage balance. The production selects the supported model. |
| ElevenLabs | Scene narration with a selected voice and available timing alignment | API key and an existing voice ID. Check voice rights and the terms of your account. |
Add research and stock connections when you need them
The core writing-to-edit flow does not require every research service. Connect the sources you intend to use, and keep their account permissions and quotas in mind.
| Optional connection | Use | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Data API | Public video metadata and channel references | Requires an enabled API project and key; does not provide your private CTR or retention. |
| Nexlev API | Public research and channel/video discovery | Requires the supported API access, not just a browser extension. |
| vidIQ MCP API | Research and provider-generated title suggestions | Requires a compatible key. Provider scores are not measured CTR or Google keyword volume. |
| Pexels API | Search and import relevant stock footage | Review the clip, licence and attribution requirements. Matching suggestions are not historical verification. |
| YouTube Analytics | Your own private reports through read-only Google consent | Requires operator OAuth configuration; CSV import is an alternative. No connection is assumed until completed. |
An API account has its own billing
An API key authorizes software to make requests on a provider account. LongVid submits the requests you choose; the provider applies its prices, balance, model limits and account terms. Do not assume a chat or consumer subscription includes API usage. Check the API billing page for the specific account you connect.
OpenRouter lists model usage pricing and credit-purchase fees. fal prices vary by model and media size. ElevenLabs has its own API billing. These are separate services: LongVid’s use of your keys is not a promise that every provider calls its own billing model “BYOK”.
Keep credentials out of scripts and prompts
Enter keys only in Connections. Saved provider credentials are encrypted on the server and scoped to your approved workspace. Generation sends the relevant script, prompt, reference media and enabled channel context to the selected provider. Do not paste keys into a scene prompt, support message or analytics field.
To stop using a provider, remove its saved connection and revoke the key in that provider’s account when appropriate. A configured connection is not a guarantee of service availability or output quality.
Editing applications: planned export targets
AI providers generate media. An editing application is where you may finish a video. They are different kinds of connection: importing a video file does not make an editor a LongVid integration.
Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and CapCut are intended destinations. None has a verified LongVid timeline transfer today. We will document the exact program version, format and supported elements before presenting a target as supported.
CapCut currently documents media import or rendered-video import rather than direct third-party project transfer. XML used for Premiere cannot be assumed to work unchanged in Final Cut or Resolve.
| Editing application | Available LongVid delivery | Transfer and finishing | Test status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere Pro | Source-media ZIP package. No verified editor-specific timeline import. | XML transfer is being evaluated. Media links, timing, audio, captions, crop, motion and transitions must be tested. | Planned; format and program version not validated. |
| DaVinci Resolve | Source-media ZIP package. No verified editor-specific timeline import. | A separate adapter must verify clip order, source ranges, audio, captions and supported effects. | Planned; format and program version not validated. |
| Final Cut Pro | Source-media ZIP package. No verified editor-specific timeline import. | Requires its own format and compatibility checks; support cannot be inferred from Premiere XML. | Planned; format and program version not validated. |
| CapCut | Source-media ZIP package. No direct project transfer. | Official guidance describes importing media or a rendered video and rebuilding edits. That is not editable-project compatibility. | No tested LongVid project adapter. |
Rendering is a separate setup
fal animation and ElevenLabs narration generate source media. Combining the timeline into an MP4 is a different job. LongVid currently uses the operator’s configured render worker; invited-account cloud export is still being developed. Confirm that this boundary fits your needs before requesting access.
Sources and review date
Provider information is based on the linked official pages. This is not a hands-on comparison of their output.
- CapCut: third-party project transfer — checked 2026-09-12
- Adobe: XML project migration — checked 2026-09-12
- fal: FLUX Schnell pricing — checked 2026-09-11
- fal: FLUX.2 Pro pricing — checked 2026-09-11
- ElevenLabs API pricing — checked 2026-09-11
- OpenRouter billing and model FAQ — checked 2026-09-11
- Pexels API — checked 2026-09-11
- YouTube Data API overview — checked 2026-09-11