DaVinci Resolve
Allows AI assistants like Claude to directly interact with and control DaVinci Resolve through the Model Context Protocol, providing capabilities for project management, timeline manipulation, media management, and Fusion integration.
What is DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to allows ai assistants like claude to directly interact with and control davinci resolve through the model context protocol, providing capabilities for project management, timeline manipulation, media m...
Allows AI assistants like Claude to directly interact with and control DaVinci Resolve through the Model Context Protocol, providing capabilities for project management, timeline manipulation, media management, and Fusion integration.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Allows AI assistants like Claude to directly interact with a
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx davinci-resolve-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve MCP Server bridges AI assistants and the DaVinci Resolve scripting API, allowing clients like Claude Desktop to create and manage projects, build and switch timelines, import media, navigate between Resolve pages, and compose Fusion node chains — all through natural language. The server communicates with a locally running DaVinci Resolve instance via its Python scripting API, so both the server and Resolve must run on the same machine. Video editors and post-production teams can use it to automate repetitive project setup tasks and generate Fusion compositions through conversation.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or later
- DaVinci Resolve (free or Studio) installed and running locally with scripting enabled
- uv package manager installed (`pip install uv` or via the uv installer script)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository
Download the DaVinci Resolve MCP server source code.
git clone https://github.com/apvlv/davinci-resolve-mcp.git
cd davinci-resolve-mcpInstall dependencies with uv
Install all Python dependencies using uv. The `--all-extras --dev` flags include optional and development dependencies.
uv sync --all-extras --devEnable scripting in DaVinci Resolve
Open DaVinci Resolve, go to Preferences > System > General, and ensure 'Enable scripting via local network' (or external scripting) is enabled. Then launch a project.
Test the server manually
With DaVinci Resolve running, start the MCP server directly to confirm it connects to Resolve without errors.
uv run davinci-resolve-mcpConfigure your MCP client
Add the server block below to your Claude Desktop configuration. The `command` uses `uv` to run the server from the cloned directory.
DaVinci Resolve Examples
Client configuration
Add this block to your Claude Desktop `claude_desktop_config.json`. Adjust the `cwd` to the absolute path where you cloned the repository.
{
"mcpServers": {
"davinci-resolve": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "davinci-resolve-mcp"],
"cwd": "/absolute/path/to/davinci-resolve-mcp"
}
}
}Prompts to try
With DaVinci Resolve open and the MCP server connected, these prompts drive project management, timeline operations, and Fusion composition through the AI client.
- "Create a new DaVinci Resolve project called 'My Documentary'"
- "List all timelines in the current project"
- "Switch to the Color page"
- "Import the video files from ~/Desktop/footage into the media pool"
- "Create a new timeline called 'Assembly Cut' from the clips in the media pool"
- "Build a Blur followed by ColorCorrector Fusion node chain on the selected clip"Troubleshooting DaVinci Resolve
Server fails to start with 'Cannot connect to DaVinci Resolve scripting API'
DaVinci Resolve must be open and a project must be loaded before starting the MCP server. Confirm scripting is enabled in Resolve's Preferences > System > General.
`uv` command not found
Install uv with `pip install uv` or via the official installer: `curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh`. Restart your terminal after installation.
Claude Desktop cannot find the MCP server after configuration
Verify the `cwd` path in the config is the absolute path to the cloned repository (not a relative path). Restart Claude Desktop after making any changes to `claude_desktop_config.json`.
Frequently Asked Questions about DaVinci Resolve
What is DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows ai assistants like claude to directly interact with and control davinci resolve through the model context protocol, providing capabilities for project management, timeline manipulation, media management, and fusion integration. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install DaVinci Resolve?
Follow the installation instructions on the DaVinci Resolve GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is DaVinci Resolve free to use?
Yes, DaVinci Resolve is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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