build_video_link

Turn a brief, a template + fields, a style + media, or an edit plan into a https://indiadigital.org/video/make/ link. Opening it renders the video in that browser and offers Download and Share. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

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Argument	Type	Description
lang	string
logo	string	https link to a logo image.
plan	object	A full edit plan (get_edit_plan_schema).
brief	string	What to make, in words, e.g. "30-second Diwali reel for Sharma Sweets, 20% off". Picks a template and fills fields when they are missing.
media	array	https links to photos/clips/songs (hosts must allow CORS, e.g. raw.githubusercontent.com, res.cloudinary.com).
music	string	house \| cinematic \| lofi \| tabla \| corporate \| none \| https link to a song.
steps	array	Media to fetch or make in the viewer’s browser before editing (max 10 steps, 12 items). Stock: {"type":"stock","query":"indian sweets","kind":"photo\|illustration\|video","count":3,"orientation":"vertical"} uses Pixabay with the viewer’s free key. Generate: {"type":"generate","mode":"t2i\|t2v\|i2v","prompt":"…","seconds":5,"aspect":"9:16"} uses the viewer’s own AI keys or ComfyUI; they confirm the ₹ cost first. Nothing runs on this server.
style	string	Edit style for your own clips (needs media).
aspect	string
fields	object	Template field values by field id.
recipe	object	A video recipe (see get_edit_plan_schema {which:"recipe"}). You can also pass its keys directly.
template	string	Template id from list_video_templates.

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "lang": {
      "enum": [
        "en",
        "hi"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "logo": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "https link to a logo image."
    },
    "plan": {
      "type": "object",
      "description": "A full edit plan (get_edit_plan_schema)."
    },
    "brief": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What to make, in words, e.g. \"30-second Diwali reel for Sharma Sweets, 20% off\". Picks a template and fills fields when they are missing."
    },
    "media": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "anyOf": [
          {
            "type": "string"
          },
          {
            "type": "object"
          }
        ]
      },
      "description": "https links to photos/clips/songs (hosts must allow CORS, e.g. raw.githubusercontent.com, res.cloudinary.com)."
    },
    "music": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "house | cinematic | lofi | tabla | corporate | none | https link to a song."
    },
    "steps": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object"
      },
      "description": "Media to fetch or make in the viewer’s browser before editing (max 10 steps, 12 items). Stock: {\"type\":\"stock\",\"query\":\"indian sweets\",\"kind\":\"photo|illustration|video\",\"count\":3,\"orientation\":\"vertical\"} uses Pixabay with the viewer’s free key. Generate: {\"type\":\"generate\",\"mode\":\"t2i|t2v|i2v\",\"prompt\":\"…\",\"seconds\":5,\"aspect\":\"9:16\"} uses the viewer’s own AI keys or ComfyUI; they confirm the ₹ cost first. Nothing runs on this server."
    },
    "style": {
      "enum": [
        "before-after",
        "product-launch",
        "travel-montage",
        "talking-head",
        "real-estate",
        "festival-greeting",
        "podcast-clips",
        "explainer",
        "tutorial",
        "testimonial",
        "ad-15",
        "ad-30",
        "youtube-intro",
        "youtube-outro",
        "wedding",
        "event-recap",
        "news-reel",
        "slideshow",
        "lesson",
        "birthday"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Edit style for your own clips (needs media)."
    },
    "aspect": {
      "enum": [
        "9:16",
        "16:9",
        "1:1",
        "4:5"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "fields": {
      "type": "object",
      "description": "Template field values by field id."
    },
    "recipe": {
      "type": "object",
      "description": "A video recipe (see get_edit_plan_schema {which:\"recipe\"}). You can also pass its keys directly."
    },
    "template": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Template id from list_video_templates."
    }
  }
}

calculate_gst

Add GST to an amount or extract GST from a GST-inclusive amount. Current main rates: 0, 5, 18 and 40 percent (3% gold, 0.25% rough stones).

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Argument	Type	Description
rate*	number
amount*	number
inclusive	boolean	True if the amount already includes GST.

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "amount",
    "rate"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "rate": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "amount": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "inclusive": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "True if the amount already includes GST."
    }
  }
}

check_gst_registration

Check whether a business in an Indian state must register for GST based on turnover, what it sells and compulsory cases.

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Argument	Type	Description
state*	string	Indian state or union territory name.
supplies*	string
turnover*	number	Expected yearly turnover in rupees.
ecommerceSeller	boolean
interStateGoods	boolean

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "turnover",
    "supplies",
    "state"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "state": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Indian state or union territory name."
    },
    "supplies": {
      "enum": [
        "goods",
        "services",
        "both"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "turnover": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Expected yearly turnover in rupees."
    },
    "ecommerceSeller": {
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "interStateGoods": {
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  }
}

compare_tax_regimes

Estimate income tax under both regimes for a resident individual and say which is cheaper. Excludes capital gains and other special-rate income.

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Argument	Type	Description
age	string
nps	number
salary	number	Yearly gross salary in rupees (0 if none).
hraExempt	number
investments	number	Tax-saving investments (capped at 1.5 lakh).
otherIncome	number	Other income taxed at slab rates.
healthInsurance	number
homeLoanInterest	number

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "age": {
      "enum": [
        "below60",
        "senior",
        "superSenior"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "nps": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "salary": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Yearly gross salary in rupees (0 if none)."
    },
    "hraExempt": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "investments": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Tax-saving investments (capped at 1.5 lakh)."
    },
    "otherIncome": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Other income taxed at slab rates."
    },
    "healthInsurance": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "homeLoanInterest": {
      "type": "number"
    }
  }
}

convert_currency

Convert between rupees and 150+ currencies using daily reference rates.

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Argument	Type	Description
to*	string	ISO code, e.g. INR
from*	string	ISO code, e.g. USD
amount*	number

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "amount",
    "from",
    "to"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "to": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "ISO code, e.g. INR"
    },
    "from": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "ISO code, e.g. USD"
    },
    "amount": {
      "type": "number"
    }
  }
}

get_edit_plan_schema

JSON Schema of the video recipe (which: "recipe", default) or of the full edit plan (which: "plan"), with examples.

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Argument	Type	Description
which	string

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "which": {
      "enum": [
        "recipe",
        "plan"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

get_facts

Return the tax slabs, GST rates, thresholds and dates IndiaDigital uses, each with sources and the date last verified.

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Argument	Type	Description
id	string

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "enum": [
        "fno-rules-india",
        "startup-registrations",
        "share-allotment-valuation",
        "esop-tax-rules",
        "equity-capital-gains-2026-27",
        "icai-ca-course",
        "cs-cma-course",
        "income-tax-new-regime-2026-27",
        "income-tax-old-regime-2026-27",
        "gst-rates-2025",
        "gst-registration-thresholds",
        "ca-final-exam-cycle",
        "recurring-compliance-dates",
        "small-savings-rates",
        "hra-exemption-rules",
        "gratuity-rules",
        "gold-silver-duty",
        "epf-esi-rules",
        "professional-tax",
        "land-area-units",
        "rti-fee-timelines",
        "cyber-fraud-reporting",
        "ceir-lost-mobile",
        "bnss-fir-rules",
        "consumer-commission-rules",
        "rent-agreement-registration",
        "affidavit-attestation",
        "name-change-gazette",
        "cyber-fraud-help-india"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

get_tool

Get a tool’s description, accepted files, limitations and its URL. Give the user the URL so they can process their files privately on their own device.

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Argument	Type	Description
id*	string

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "id"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

list_clinics

List the available Smart Answers with their questions and allowed answers.

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No arguments.

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

list_video_styles

Edit styles that turn the user’s own clips into a finished video (before/after, product launch, travel montage, wedding, ads, explainers…), and music styles.

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No arguments.

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

list_video_templates

Fill-in-the-blanks video templates (festival greetings, shop offers, birthdays, weddings, invites, real estate, events…) with their fields, media rules and example values. Use with build_video_link {template, fields}.

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Argument	Type	Description
query	string	Words to match, e.g. "diwali", "sale", "birthday".
category	string

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Words to match, e.g. \"diwali\", \"sale\", \"birthday\"."
    },
    "category": {
      "enum": [
        "wedding-family",
        "birthday",
        "festival",
        "travel",
        "events",
        "real-estate",
        "business",
        "school"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

live_gold_silver_price

Current gold or silver price per gram in rupees: international spot and an Indian market estimate including customs duty.

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Argument	Type	Description
metal	string

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "metal": {
      "enum": [
        "gold",
        "silver"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

run_clinic

Get a personal answer with reasons and next steps from a Smart Answer. Clinics: old-vs-new-tax-regime (Old vs new tax regime); do-i-need-gst-registration (Do I need GST registration?); business-structure-chooser (Business structure chooser); ca-path-navigator (CA Path Navigator); ca-vs-cs-vs-cma (CA vs CS vs CMA); stream-after-10th (Which stream after Class 10?); should-i-take-a-drop-year (Should I take a drop year?); my-compliance-calendar (Which due dates apply to me?); startup-registration-checklist (Startup registration checklist); co-founder-equity-split (Co-founder equity split); bootstrap-or-raise-funding (Bootstrap or raise funding?); employee-or-contractor (Employee or contractor?). Unanswered questions use defaults; call list_clinics to see questions.

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Argument	Type	Description
clinic*	string
answers	object

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "clinic"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "clinic": {
      "enum": [
        "old-vs-new-tax-regime",
        "do-i-need-gst-registration",
        "business-structure-chooser",
        "ca-path-navigator",
        "ca-vs-cs-vs-cma",
        "stream-after-10th",
        "should-i-take-a-drop-year",
        "my-compliance-calendar",
        "startup-registration-checklist",
        "co-founder-equity-split",
        "bootstrap-or-raise-funding",
        "employee-or-contractor"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "answers": {
      "type": "object",
      "additionalProperties": true
    }
  }
}

salary_in_hand

Estimate monthly take-home pay from yearly CTC after PF, professional tax and income tax (new or old regime).

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Argument	Type	Description
ctc*	number	Yearly CTC in rupees.
state	string	State for professional tax, e.g. Maharashtra.
pfMode	string
regime	string
basicPct	number	Basic as % of CTC (default 50).

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "ctc"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "ctc": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Yearly CTC in rupees."
    },
    "state": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "State for professional tax, e.g. Maharashtra."
    },
    "pfMode": {
      "enum": [
        "capped",
        "full",
        "none"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "regime": {
      "enum": [
        "new",
        "old"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "basicPct": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Basic as % of CTC (default 50)."
    }
  }
}

savings_maturity

Maturity value of PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, fixed or recurring deposits. Uses current small-savings rates unless a rate is given.

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Argument	Type	Description
years	number	PPF years (default 15).
amount*	number	Yearly deposit (PPF/SSY), principal (FD) or monthly deposit (RD).
months	number	FD/RD tenure in months.
scheme*	string
ratePct	number

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "scheme",
    "amount"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "years": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "PPF years (default 15)."
    },
    "amount": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Yearly deposit (PPF/SSY), principal (FD) or monthly deposit (RD)."
    },
    "months": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "FD/RD tenure in months."
    },
    "scheme": {
      "enum": [
        "ppf",
        "ssy",
        "fd",
        "rd"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "ratePct": {
      "type": "number"
    }
  }
}

search_tools

Search 200+ free tools for PDFs, images, office files, media, text, calculators, careers and business, plus task presets (e.g. "compress PDF to 100 KB") and decision clinics. Returns links. File tools run in the user’s browser; files are never uploaded.

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Argument	Type	Description
limit	integer
query*	string	What the user wants to do, e.g. "resize signature to 20kb" or "merge pdf".

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "query"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "maximum": 20,
      "minimum": 1
    },
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What the user wants to do, e.g. \"resize signature to 20kb\" or \"merge pdf\"."
    }
  }
}

upcoming_due_dates

Next normal due dates from a compliance calendar, with a subscribe link. Calendars: gst-monthly, gst-qrmp, gst-composition, gst-annual, income-tax-individuals, tds-deductors. Dates can be extended by notification.

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Argument	Type	Description
count	integer
calendar*	string

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "calendar"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "count": {
      "type": "integer",
      "maximum": 24,
      "minimum": 1
    },
    "calendar": {
      "enum": [
        "gst-monthly",
        "gst-qrmp",
        "gst-composition",
        "gst-annual",
        "income-tax-individuals",
        "tds-deductors"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

validate_edit_plan

Check a recipe (or a bare edit plan) before building a link. Repairs what it can (template names, aspect words, Dropbox links, option values, dates) and lists errors and warnings.

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Argument	Type	Description
lang	string
logo	string	https link to a logo image.
plan	object	A full edit plan (get_edit_plan_schema).
brief	string	What to make, in words, e.g. "30-second Diwali reel for Sharma Sweets, 20% off". Picks a template and fills fields when they are missing.
media	array	https links to photos/clips/songs (hosts must allow CORS, e.g. raw.githubusercontent.com, res.cloudinary.com).
music	string	house \| cinematic \| lofi \| tabla \| corporate \| none \| https link to a song.
steps	array	Media to fetch or make in the viewer’s browser before editing (max 10 steps, 12 items). Stock: {"type":"stock","query":"indian sweets","kind":"photo\|illustration\|video","count":3,"orientation":"vertical"} uses Pixabay with the viewer’s free key. Generate: {"type":"generate","mode":"t2i\|t2v\|i2v","prompt":"…","seconds":5,"aspect":"9:16"} uses the viewer’s own AI keys or ComfyUI; they confirm the ₹ cost first. Nothing runs on this server.

video_guide

Read first. How bots make videos: video-by-link recipes (rendered in the browser that opens the link), templates, styles, edit plans, media hosting (CORS) and limits.

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No arguments.

Input schema (JSON)

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

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