DaVinci Resolve MCP
DaVinci Resolve MCP Server
An MCP server that drives DaVinci Resolve Studio through the official scripting API: editing, media pool, rendering, grading and Fusion
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Broad access
Why this level
- Modifies DaVinci Resolve projects and files on disk
- Runs code and reaches the running application on the host
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add mcp/davinci-resolve-mcp-serverDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
Access and checks
How we reviewBroad accessThe tool can change data, run commands or handle secrets.
- Modifies DaVinci Resolve projects and files on disk
- Runs code and reaches the running application on the host
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
The server gives an AI assistant control over DaVinci Resolve Studio through its native scripting API. The agent assembles timelines, organizes the media pool, drops review markers, sets up renders, and works with grading, Fusion, Fairlight and project lifecycle tasks. Two modes are available: a compact one that groups operations behind action parameters, and a full one with a separate tool for each API method. A second, optional Node server ships alongside and reads and edits project files (.drp, .drt, .drx) with no Resolve running. A local browser control panel is included for inspecting Resolve state and analyzing clips.
Who it is for. For video editors, colorists and post teams who automate DaVinci Resolve work through an agent.
Good fit when
- You need to build or rework a timeline and media pool from an agent
- You need to set up renders, markers or grading from a description
- You need to read or edit .drp, .drt, .drx project files without launching Resolve
Not a fit when
- You have no DaVinci Resolve Studio, and the free edition limits external scripting
- You need one-off editing advice without installing the server
Example request
Assemble a rough cut from the clips in this folder and mark the shot changesMCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Authentication
- not required
Environment variables
DAVINCI_RESOLVE_BRIDGE- Force the in-app bridge for the free Resolve edition instead of external scripting.
Limitations
Live control goes through the scripting API, which Blackmagic mainly exposes on the Studio edition. On the free edition external scripting is blocked; the README describes an in-app bridge script for it that can stop working after program updates. Before connecting you must enable external scripting in Resolve's preferences. The extra file-editing server works offline and does not need a running Resolve.
How to disable. Remove the server from your client's MCP configuration and delete the installed server folder from the application-data directory.
FAQ
Will the free Resolve edition work?
The official scripting targets Studio. For the free edition the README describes an in-app bridge script, but it is not guaranteed after updates.
What does the extra server do?
It reads and edits .drp, .drt and .drx project files at the file level with no Resolve running, so it works both locally and in the cloud.
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Comparison with similar tools
Cards that share the main search query, and how they differ.
| Tool | Official | Authentication | Repository stars | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaVinci Resolve MCP (this card) | no | not required | 4,088 | |
| VidMoat MCP | yes | OAuth | remote MCP server of a cloud video editor | |
| Video Editor Skills | no | 443 | With Video Editor skills, a Claude Code agent prepares a first cut in DaVinci Resolve Studio, marks retakes and creates captions. | |
| BeatDesign MCP | no | not required | 350 | BeatDesign MCP lets an agent work on the same local image and video project that the user reviews in the browser workspace. |
README in short
The README presents an MCP server that controls DaVinci Resolve Studio through the official scripting API and adds guarded helpers for editing, media pool, rendering, review, grading, Fusion and Fairlight. Quick install is npx davinci-resolve-mcp setup, and the installer can configure Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code and other clients. It offers a compact and a full mode, plus a separate Node server for offline editing of project files. The free-edition bridge path is documented in detail. MIT licensed.