Refs

Refs is an AI video reference library providing measured cut maps and blueprints that Claude runs to build videos.

Refs is a video reference library containing over three thousand films measured cut by cut to help AI agents build launch films, motion pieces, and explainers. It breaks down formats, shot boundaries, frame-by-frame hooks, timed beats, and recipes that users paste into coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor. The platform offers cut maps, formulas comparing films of the same format, and plates covering scripts, colors, and types. It is built for developers and creators who want their AI agents to plan and generate videos based on proven references rather than generic prompts. Users can browse the archive for free or subscribe to Pro for full blueprints, runnable recipes, and MCP access.

Refs at a glance

Best for: Writer, Designer
Runs on: Web, API
Pricing: Free plan $0 forever; Pro $10 a month billed yearly or $16 monthly
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: refs.video

Key features

Over 3000 measured films
Frame-by-frame shot boundaries
Formulas across film formats
Fifteen plates per blueprint
Runnable recipes for Claude
MCP for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor
Hover-scrub archive browsing

Use it for

Planning product launch films with AI
Studying cut maps and timed beats
Generating motion-design showreels
Extracting blueprints for video agents

Companions

Tools that articles about Refs recommend using with it, each with its job.

Claude — Built to work with Claude.
Composio — Equips AI agents with tools, managed user auth, and sandboxes across 1,500+ apps
Make — Runs and manages Make scenarios from a conversation.
Canva — Templates for almost any design, plus AI editing in one tool
Figma — Brings design files and components into the chat.
Context7 — Up-to-date API documentation for coding questions.

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