Looking for the Captions CLI

A CLI lets you generate video from your terminal, a script, or a CI job. One command, no dashboard. As of October 17, 2026, Captions' own pages show: none found. agent-media has a REST API, SDKs, a CLI, and an MCP server too, on the $39 Creator plan.

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Facts checked October 17, 2026 on vendor pages

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Captions CLI: the current status

Captions is an AI video editor with an MCP server and a usage-based API (Mirage API). CLI status as of October 17, 2026: none found. Most of these tools have an MCP server now. What agent-media brings: one credit balance across video, image and voice models, crazy characters, and product-in-hand ads, from the web app or any AI agent.

Make UGC video with the agent-media CLI

  1. Install

    npm install -g agent-media-cli && agent-media login

  2. Generate a UGC video

    agent-media selfie \ --description "creator in her mid-20s, casual and upbeat" \ --script "Ever wonder why some videos go viral? Here's the secret..." \ --duration 10

  3. Download it

    agent-media download <job-id>

Captions vs agent-media: developer surface

ToolAPI & SDKsCLIMCP (AI agents)Pricing
agent-mediaUs
REST API + TypeScript and Python SDKs
Yes (agent-media-cli on npm)
Yes, hosted (api.agent-media.ai/mcp)
From $39/mo, one credit balance for video, image and voice
Captions
Mirage API, usage-based ($0.15 per second of avatar video)
None found
Yes, local server with a Captions API key
From $24.99/mo (Max, iOS)

Checked October 17, 2026 on each vendor's own pages: Captions MCP, Captions API, Captions pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Does Captions have a CLI?
As of October 17, 2026, Captions' own pages show: none found. The source is linked under the comparison table.
How does agent-media compare with Captions?
agent-media has a REST API, TypeScript and Python SDKs, a CLI, and a hosted MCP server. Most of these tools have an MCP server now. What agent-media brings: one credit balance across video, image and voice models, crazy characters, and product-in-hand ads, from the web app or any AI agent. Plans start at $39/month.
How do I generate UGC video from an AI agent?
Add the agent-media MCP server (https://api.agent-media.ai/mcp, or `npx @agentmedia/mcp-server` over stdio) to your agent, then ask it to make the video in one prompt.
How much does agent-media cost versus Captions?
agent-media is credit-based from $39/month (3,900 credits). Captions as of October 17, 2026: from $24.99/mo (Max, iOS).

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