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Davinci Resolve MCP

Davinci Resolve MCP is a Python-based Model Context Protocol server that connects AI assistants to DaVinci Resolve through its scripting API.

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Understand the project

Practical overview

When it fits

Use it when you want to connect an MCP-capable assistant to DaVinci Resolve or inspect Resolve state and analysis through the included local control panel.

Who it is for

  • Video editors who want an MCP-capable assistant to interact with DaVinci Resolve.
  • Developers configuring MCP clients to work with Resolve editing and project tasks.

Documented uses

  • Organize media in Resolve’s media pool.
  • Prepare render settings and review markers.
  • Work with grading, Fusion, Fairlight, and project lifecycle tasks through an assistant.
  • Inspect Resolve state and review or edit clip and shot analysis in the local browser control panel.
Before you choose

Requirements & limits

  • The README specifies DaVinci Resolve 18.5+ and Python 3.10+; it identifies Python 3.10–3.12 as the lowest-risk range.
  • Studio supports external scripting when configured to Local.
  • The free-edition bridge is version-sensitive: the README describes it for 21.0.x and states that Python scripting moved to Studio in 21.1.
  • The installer can configure a broad set of MCP clients and developer tools.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Install and configure the MCP server

Prepare Davinci Resolve MCP for connection to an MCP client.

Before you start

  • DaVinci Resolve 18.5 or later.
  • Python 3.10 or later.
  • For Studio, external scripting set to Local in Preferences > General > External scripting using.

Steps

  1. Run the command below to launch the installer.

    Documented command
    npx davinci-resolve-mcp setup

  2. Let the installer create its virtual environment, detect Resolve paths, and configure a supported client.

Expected outcome

The installer prepares the server and client configuration; the README lists supported clients including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, Continue, Cline, OpenCode, Codex CLI, and JetBrains IDEs.

Guide limitations

  • The free edition does not support external scripting through the Studio Local preference.
  • The README describes an in-app bridge for free Resolve 21.0.x and says Python scripting moved to Studio in Resolve 21.1.
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