Heista
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Decode video ads, load brand intelligence, generate ad scripts.
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- Our basic checksi1 of 1 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
- UsageiVery new★ –
What you can do with it
We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.
- Connection: Runs in the cloud
- Transport: Streamable HTTP
- Category: Marketing & social media
- You need to fill in: Authorization
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
- Runs on the maker’s server: what you ask it goes through their server.
- You fill in yourself:
Authorization
Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.
You need
- Runs in the cloudNothing to install; it connects over the internet
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
This address needs a key in a request header, which the add-connector menu cannot set. Use Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code instead.
Run this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http api https://www.heista.co/api/mcp/mcp --header 'Authorization: Bearer {API_KEY}'Fill in the empty values before running it.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"api": {
"url": "https://www.heista.co/api/mcp/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer {API_KEY}"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"api": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://www.heista.co/api/mcp/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer {API_KEY}"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
This address needs a key in a request header, which the add-connector menu cannot set. Use Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code instead.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
Values you fill in
Authorizationsecret HTTP header
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
What it can do
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Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 8, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain heista.co (the registry checks domain ownership)
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Still maintained
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Has a licence
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Endpoint responds
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Sign-in with OAuth
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
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Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai
- More stars than 0% of the other 3593 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 8% of the other 3593 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3593 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is Heista safe?
It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
You need to fill in: Authorization
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs in the maker’s cloud. Connect over the internet with nothing to install, but what you send passes through the maker’s servers.
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.0) reached the registry 6 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. It connects by URL, so apps that accept remote MCP servers work too, such as ChatGPT in developer mode.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: MCP YouTube Transcript, Google Analytics MCP, BibiGPT YouTube Video Summarizer
Alternatives
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README from the maker
Open the README
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Heista MCP
The Heista MCP server. Decode any video ad. Load any brand. Generate scripts. From inside Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, and any other MCP-compatible client.
Endpoint: https://www.heista.co/api/mcp/mcp Transport: Streamable HTTP (MCP protocol 2025-03-26) Auth: OAuth 2.1 (preferred) or API key (Authorization: Bearer hst_live_*) Status: Live
What you can do
| Tool | What it does | Cost |
|---|---|---|
decode_ad | Decode any video ad URL into structural formula, hooks, psychology, visual playbook | $0.15 (≤60s) / $0.20 (61–120s) |
get_decode | Poll for decode result | Free |
create_powersource_url | Load a brand from a website URL | $1.00 |
create_powersource_docs | Load a brand from internal documents (PDF, DOCX, briefs) | $1.00 |
create_powersource_full | Load a brand from URL + documents combined | $2.00 |
get_powersource | Poll for brand load result | Free |
generate_adscript | Generate ad scripts from a decoded ad or formula, in any brand's voice | ~$0.02–$0.05 per script |
get_hook_intelligence | Read proven hook patterns from the decoded corpus | Free |
adformula_intelligence | Read clustered ad formulas from decoded winners | Free |
decoder_intelligence | Read decoded ads from the corpus | Free |
check_balance | Check your account balance and monthly usage | Free |
Same-domain re-runs of create_powersource_* by the same org are free. Decodes already in your library are free. Failed runs cost nothing.
Full reference, schemas, examples: heista.co/docs.
Install
Claude Code
claude mcp add heista https://www.heista.co/api/mcp/mcp
Or install via plugin marketplace:
/plugin marketplace add Heista-co/claude-code-skills
/plugin install heista-decode@heista-skills
Per-client snippets: clients/.
Authentication
OAuth 2.1 is the default. First call returns 401 + WWW-Authenticate: Bearer with RFC 9728 Protected Resource Metadata. MCP clients follow the chain automatically and prompt the user to sign in.
For headless / server-to-server use, generate an API key at heista.co/api-console/keys and pass it as Authorization: Bearer hst_live_.... Keys are SHA-256 hashed at rest, shown in plaintext once, scoped per key, and capped per day/month.
Scopes:
mcp:account— balance, decode/powersource pollingmcp:intelligence— free corpus readsmcp:tools— paid generation (decode, powersource, adscript)
mcp:tools is elevated via WWW-Authenticate scope=mcp:tools on first paid call.
Pricing
Pay as you go, no subscription required. All paid calls reserve the maximum cost up front and refund any excess after.
Credit packs (1 credit = 1¢ USD):
| Pack | Price | Credits | Decode estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $10 | 1,000 | ~100 decodes |
| Builder ⭐ | $50 | 5,000 | ~500 decodes |
| Scale | $100 | 10,000 | ~1,000 decodes |
| Enterprise | $250 | 25,000 | ~2,500 decodes |
Buy at heista.co/api-console/billing.
Spending caps: set hourly / daily / monthly caps per organization and per key from heista.co/api-console/limits. The server enforces the cap before any compute runs.
Account
A Heista account is required for paid tools. The free intelligence reads work after OAuth sign-in.
- Sign up: heista.co
- Console: heista.co/api-console
- Top up: heista.co/api-console/billing
- Manage keys: heista.co/api-console/keys
Reference
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Full API & MCP docs | heista.co/docs |
| OpenAPI spec | heista.co/openapi.yaml |
| Tool schemas (this repo) | tools/ |
| Worked examples | examples/ |
| Per-client install | clients/ |
| Registry manifest | server.json |
| OAuth metadata | /.well-known/oauth-protected-resource |
| Claude Code skills | github.com/Heista-co/claude-code-skills |
| Status | heista.co |
| Support | support@heista.co |
License
Docs in this repo are MIT-licensed (see LICENSE). The Heista MCP server itself runs under heista.co/terms.