Documentation Index
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How much does Rendobar cost?
How much does Rendobar cost?
Free plan ships with a one-time 9/mo, includes 10–$100 on both plans. Credits never expire. Full breakdown: Credits & billing.
What can I do with Rendobar today?
What can I do with Rendobar today?
The live API is
raw.ffmpeg — any whitelisted FFmpeg command against URLs you provide. That covers transcoding, trimming, filtering, overlays, audio extraction, frame extraction, and anything else FFmpeg does from the command line. More dedicated job types are on the roadmap.What video formats are supported?
What video formats are supported?
Every FFmpeg-compatible container and codec for input. Output defaults to the extension in your trailing filename (
output.mp4 → MP4). Override with params.outputFormat.Can I drive Rendobar from an AI agent?
Can I drive Rendobar from an AI agent?
Yes. Connect any MCP-compatible agent to
https://api.rendobar.com/mcp with your API key. Five typed tools cover submit, status, list, account, upload. Available on all plans. See MCP overview.How long do jobs take?
How long do jobs take?
Seconds to minutes, depending on input size and command. Hard caps: 5 min (Free), 15 min (Pro). Limits.
Is there a rate limit?
Is there a rate limit?
Yes. 30 req/min (Free), 300 req/min (Pro). Applies to REST and MCP. Limit hit →
429 RATE_LIMITED with a Retry-After header.What happens if a job fails?
What happens if a job fails?
No credits charged. Inspect
error.code and error.message on the job. Retry via POST /jobs/{id}/retry if appropriate. Error codes.Can I run custom FFmpeg commands?
Can I run custom FFmpeg commands?
Yes — that’s the entire
raw.ffmpeg job. Commands run through 8 security layers (flag whitelist, format/filter blocklists, sandbox isolation) before execution. Raw FFmpeg.How do I get push updates instead of polling?
How do I get push updates instead of polling?
Configure a webhook endpoint on your organization. Rendobar POSTs signed JSON when jobs change status. The dashboard uses a WebSocket internally; programmatic push is webhook-only.