Shotgrid
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Autodesk ShotGrid/Flow Production Tracking (FPT) with comprehensive CRUD operations and data management capabilities.
What is Shotgrid?
Shotgrid is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol (mcp) server for autodesk shotgrid/flow production tracking (fpt) with comprehensive crud operations and data management capabilities.
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Autodesk ShotGrid/Flow Production Tracking (FPT) with comprehensive CRUD operations and data management capabilities.
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Autodesk ShotGrid/
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx shotgridConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Shotgrid
The ShotGrid MCP Server connects AI assistants to Autodesk ShotGrid (Flow Production Tracking), enabling full CRUD operations on production data including shots, assets, tasks, playlists, and notes. It supports batch processing for bulk updates, thumbnail media management, and direct access to the ShotGrid REST API — making it an essential tool for studios that want to automate project tracking workflows through natural language. Teams can query shot status, create playlists, and update task assignments without leaving their AI assistant.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher with uv or pip installed
- An Autodesk ShotGrid or Flow Production Tracking account
- A ShotGrid Script Name and Script Key (created in ShotGrid Admin → Scripts)
- Your ShotGrid instance URL (e.g., https://your-site.shotgunstudio.com)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
Install the ShotGrid MCP Server
Install the package using uv (recommended) or pip. Using uv ensures isolated dependency management and faster installs.
uv pip install shotgrid-mcp-serverCreate a ShotGrid Script credential
Log in to your ShotGrid site as an admin, navigate to Admin → Scripts, and create a new Script. Copy the Script Name and Script Key — these are your authentication credentials for the MCP server.
Set environment variables
Export the three required environment variables before starting the server. These tell the server which ShotGrid instance to connect to and how to authenticate.
export SHOTGRID_URL="https://your-site.shotgunstudio.com"
export SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_NAME="your-script-name"
export SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_KEY="your-script-key"Configure your MCP client
Add the server to your Claude Desktop or Cursor configuration file. The server runs over stdio by default, which is the standard transport for desktop MCP clients.
{
"mcpServers": {
"shotgrid": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["shotgrid-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"SHOTGRID_URL": "https://your-site.shotgunstudio.com",
"SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_NAME": "your-script-name",
"SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_KEY": "your-script-key"
}
}
}
}Verify the connection
Restart your MCP client and check that the ShotGrid server appears as connected. You can test it by asking a simple question about your projects.
(Optional) Run as HTTP server for remote access
For team or remote deployments, you can run the server in HTTP transport mode, exposing it on a network port instead of stdio.
uvx shotgrid-mcp-server http --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000Shotgrid Examples
Client configuration
Add this block to your claude_desktop_config.json (macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"shotgrid": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["shotgrid-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"SHOTGRID_URL": "https://your-site.shotgunstudio.com",
"SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_NAME": "mcp-script",
"SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_KEY": "abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Natural language prompts you can use once the server is connected
- "Find all shots updated in the last week in the 'Neon City' project and show me their statuses"
- "Create a playlist called 'Daily Renders - June 14' and add the latest versions from Shot 0010"
- "Add a note to Shot 0020 saying the lighting in the background needs to be warmer"
- "List all tasks assigned to me that are marked as In Progress"
- "Update the status of all shots in Sequence 03 to Final"
- "Show me all assets of type Character in the current project"Troubleshooting Shotgrid
Authentication error: 'AuthenticationFault' or 'Invalid script credentials'
Double-check that SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_NAME matches the exact script name in ShotGrid Admin → Scripts (it is case-sensitive), and that SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_KEY is the key shown at creation time. Script keys cannot be retrieved after initial creation — if lost, create a new script.
Server starts but returns empty results for all queries
Verify that the SHOTGRID_URL does not have a trailing slash and uses https://. Also confirm the script has appropriate permissions in ShotGrid Admin — it needs read access to the entity types you're querying.
'uvx' command not found when starting the server
Install uv first with: curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh, then restart your shell. Alternatively, use pip install shotgrid-mcp-server and replace 'uvx' with the full path to the installed entry point.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shotgrid
What is Shotgrid?
Shotgrid is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol (mcp) server for autodesk shotgrid/flow production tracking (fpt) with comprehensive crud operations and data management capabilities. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Shotgrid?
Follow the installation instructions on the Shotgrid GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Shotgrid?
Shotgrid works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Shotgrid free to use?
Yes, Shotgrid is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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