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FinancialMCP serverFirst audited Nov 13, 2026

footage.cool: 4K Drone & Aerial Stock Footage

Search and license 54,000+ drone, aerial, and ocean clips, mostly 4K, from filmmaker Phil Maher.The vendor's description, from its MCP Registry listing.

Passed public checksAudited Nov 13, 2026

Every public check ran and passed. Public audit: we connect as an AI client would, list the tools and check what they say. We do not run them. How we audit

Does it work?
YesConnected in 385 ms.
Sign-up?
None neededIt answered without any account or key.
Can it change things?
YesSome tools say they can change things. Your AI client should ask you first.
Endpointhttps://www.footage.cool/mcp

Website Streamable HTTP · protocol 2025-11-25 · server version 1.2.0

What we checked, the evidence, and the tools it offers.

What we checked

Security

  • Passed: Connections are encrypted (HTTPS).

  • Passed: No hidden instructions found in tool text.

Safety labels

  • Note: 6 tools are labelled as able to change things.

    Expected for tools that send, write or buy. Your AI client should ask before calling them.

    • quote_4k_license
    • create_4k_checkout
    • get_4k_order
    • quote_training_dataset
    • accept_dataset_agreement
    • create_dataset_checkout
  • Passed: Every tool says whether it only reads or can change things.

Tools

  • Passed: 17 tools listed.

  • Passed: Every tool describes its inputs with a valid schema.

Protocol

  • Passed: The MCP handshake works (Streamable HTTP).

  • Passed: Protocol version 2025-11-25 (latest).

  • Passed: Unknown requests are refused.

Connection

  • Passed: The server responds.

Tools (17)

As the server describes them. The labels are the server's own: it says whether each tool only reads or can change things.

  • search_footageSearch footage.cool's library of 54,000+ drone, aerial, ocean, underwater, wildlife, and travel clips (4K UHD masters on nearly all), filmed by Phil Maher mostly in Baja California Sur (Los Cabos, Ca…Read-only
  • get_clip_detailsGet full details for one footage.cool clip: description, tags, location, shot year, duration, people and release notice, collection, thumbnail, watermarked preview, clip page, the master's verified r…Read-only
  • find_similar_footageFind clips similar to a given clip: shared subjects, scene, location, and shot year, spread across different shoots so the results are not near-duplicates. Use it to offer alternatives or to keep a s…Read-only
  • build_rough_cutPlan a timed edit from a description: picks and orders clips across different shoots and locations, sets a cut length for each at the chosen pace, and totals the license cost. Returns an edit decisio…Read-only
  • check_clip_rightsScreen whether a license covers an intended use for a clip and which tier fits: commercial, editorial, documentary, internal_corporate, digital (web and social), broadcast, theatrical, or ai_training…Read-only
  • license_clipGet licensing options and prices for a clip without charging anything: Royalty-Free Standard (from $79), Extended for broadcast (from $199), and Exclusive Buyout (quoted by email). This tool never is…Read-only
  • quote_4k_licenseQuote a license for a clip's clean, unwatermarked master. Verifies the master file in storage and reports its exact resolution and codec: nearly every master is 4K UHD, and when one is lower (HD 1080…Can change things
  • create_4k_checkoutCreate or resume Stripe hosted checkout for a quote. Call ONLY after the user explicitly approves the quoted clip, the master resolution, license type, total price, and terms. Returns a checkout URL…Can change things
  • get_4k_orderCheck an order after checkout. Verifies the payment directly with Stripe, then returns the active license, receipt, license certificate link, and a private download link for the clean master. Require…Can change things
  • get_catalog_overviewOverview of what footage.cool's library covers: clip counts by shot year, scene category, subject, and location (grouped by region), people versus no-people counts, and pricing. Use it to see what ex…Read-only
  • describe_training_datasetWhat footage.cool licenses for AI and machine-learning training: the eligible catalog (clip and hour counts, years, countries, categories), the three tiers (free evaluation sample, research, commerci…Read-only
  • get_dataset_agreementThe full Dataset License Agreement text with its version, SHA-256 hash, and key_terms, a plain-language summary. Show the buyer the key terms and the full text (or its URL) before they accept; accept…Read-only
  • scope_training_datasetCount the clips and hours a set of filters matches, with an estimated price for the tier and media. Free, needs no email, and reserves nothing. Use it to size a request before quoting.Read-only
  • quote_training_datasetCreate a fixed-price quote for a dataset order. Freezes a clip selection unique to this order, prices it, screens the buyer's email domain, and returns a private order_token plus the agreement hash.…Can change things
  • accept_dataset_agreementAccept the Dataset License Agreement for a quoted order on the buyer's behalf. Call ONLY after the buyer has seen the tier, clip count, price, payment method, the agreement key terms, and the full ag…Can change things
  • create_dataset_checkoutPayment step for an accepted dataset order. Proxy orders up to $10,000 get a Stripe hosted checkout URL that the buyer pays in a browser; 4K, research, and larger orders get a bank-wire invoice email…Can change things
  • get_dataset_orderStatus of a dataset order: payment, agreement, the manual review decision, and, once delivered, the private download manifest URL. Poll no faster than every 10 minutes while waiting for review. Keep…Read-only

Audit history

  1. Nov 13Passed

What we sent

Every request in this audit, with the answer and how long it took. We never send credentials and never call a tool.

RequestAnswerTime
initializeHTTP 200385 ms
initializedHTTP 202105 ms
tools/listHTTP 200315 ms
unknown-methodHTTP 200139 ms

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