How to Use Seedance 2 Mini in ChatGPT
Seedance 2 team · Updated
ChatGPT cannot render video on its own. Connect the Seedance 2 MCP server (https://www.seedance2.net/mcp) and ChatGPT can generate Seedance 2 Mini clips: the smallest and cheapest Seedance model on Seedance 2, for quick tests and high volume. Clips run 4 to 15 seconds at up to 720p, from 3 credits.
Add Seedance 2 Mini to ChatGPT
- In ChatGPT, create a connector named Seedance 2 with the URL https://www.seedance2.net/mcp. Where the menu sits depends on your plan; screens for each are on https://www.seedance2.net/plugin.
- Sign in with your Seedance 2 account and approve the connection. New accounts get free credits, no card needed.
- In a new chat, turn the Seedance 2 connector on.
Example prompts
- Use Seedance 2 Mini for a 4-second 480p test: waves roll onto a black sand beach at sunrise.
- Seedance 2 Mini, 9:16, 6 seconds: a latte art heart forms in slow motion, top-down.
- Make five 4-second Seedance 2 Mini variations of this prompt and show them side by side: a paper boat drifting down a city gutter in the rain.
Seedance 2 Mini pricing in ChatGPT
Seedance 2 Mini is paid with Seedance 2 credits, not by ChatGPT. Dollar figures run from the cheapest to the dearest plan rate. Full tables: https://www.seedance2.net/pricing.md.
| Clip | Credits | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 4 s, 480p | 3 | $0.07–$0.29 |
| 4 s, 720p | 7 | $0.16–$0.68 |
Limits that affect your shot plan
Modes: text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video. Length: 4 to 15 seconds. Resolutions: 480p, 720p. Sound is optional and generated with the clip. References: up to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio files.
Video generation is asynchronous: the assistant starts the clip, then checks on it until it is done, usually one to several minutes. Failed generations are refunded automatically.
When to choose another model
For 1080p or clips longer than 15 seconds, use Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.5.
Questions
- How do I use Seedance 2 Mini in ChatGPT?
- Connect the Seedance 2 MCP server (https://www.seedance2.net/mcp) to ChatGPT, sign in with your Seedance 2 account, and ask for a video with Seedance 2 Mini named in the request.
- Is there a Seedance 2 Mini MCP server?
- Seedance 2's MCP server at https://www.seedance2.net/mcp runs Seedance 2 Mini along with Seedance 2.5 and other video and image models, on one credit balance. You do not need a ByteDance API key.
- How much does a 4-second Seedance 2 Mini video cost?
- 3 credits at 480p ($0.07–$0.29 depending on the plan); higher resolutions cost more.
- Do I need a paid ChatGPT plan?
- You need a ChatGPT plan that lets you add a custom connector. Generations are paid with Seedance 2 credits, not by ChatGPT.