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davinci-resolve-mcp

MCPOpen source

MCP server that lets AI assistants control DaVinci Resolve Studio via its official scripting API.

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MCP server integration for DaVinci Resolve Studio

Pros

  • +Full coverage of the DaVinci Resolve scripting API with 37 MCP tools (389 in full mode)
  • +Guarded workflow helpers for editing, grading, Fusion, Fairlight, and render setup
  • +Ships a local browser control panel for inspecting Resolve state and analyzing media
  • +Installer auto-configures many MCP clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code

Cons

  • −External scripting is gated to DaVinci Resolve Studio; free edition needs a fragile in-app bridge
  • −Free-edition bridge breaks on Resolve 21.1 and macOS Python detection is finicky
  • −Requires DaVinci Resolve running locally with external scripting enabled

Target audience: Video editors and post-production developers who want AI assistants to automate DaVinci Resolve Studio workflows.

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