# DaVinci Resolve MCP — Control Resolve via AI

> MCP server for DaVinci Resolve Studio scripting: 31 compound tools (328 granular) with 100% API coverage; verified 1044★, pushed 2026-05-14.

## Install

Merge the JSON below into your `.mcp.json`:

## Quick Use

```bash
git clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp.git
cd davinci-resolve-mcp
python install.py
```

## Intro

MCP server for DaVinci Resolve Studio scripting: 31 compound tools (328 granular) with 100% API coverage; verified 1044★, pushed 2026-05-14.

**Best for:** Editors who want agent-driven timeline edits, media organization, and render setup in Resolve

**Works with:** DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.5+ (external scripting) + Python 3.10–3.12; MCP clients like Claude Code/Cursor

**Setup time:** 20-45 minutes

### Key facts (verified)

- GitHub: 1044 stars · 123 forks · pushed 2026-05-14.
- License: MIT · owner avatar + repo URL verified via GitHub API.
- README-backed entrypoint: `git clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp.git && cd davinci-resolve-mcp && python install.py`.

## Main

- Use compound mode first: README recommends the 31-tool surface unless you need the full one-tool-per-method set.

- Treat source media as immutable: README documents a “source media safety” posture and sidecar analysis outputs.

- Validate Resolve settings: external scripting must be set to Local (Preferences → General) before connecting.

- Keep context low: compound actions group operations behind parameters to reduce token use and tool chatter.

### Source-backed notes

- README shows `python install.py` as the primary installer and notes it can configure multiple MCP clients.
- README lists two server modes: 31 compound tools vs 328 granular tools, with 100% API coverage claims in its stats section.
- README documents Resolve requirements: Studio edition and external scripting enabled.

### FAQ

- **Does it work with the free Resolve edition?**: README states external scripting requires DaVinci Resolve Studio.
- **Which mode should I use?**: Start with compound mode (31 tools). Switch to granular (328) only if you need method-level control.
- **What’s a safe first task?**: List projects/timelines and read metadata first, then do writes like render settings after you’re confident.

## Source & Thanks

> Source: https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp
> License: MIT
> GitHub stars: 1044 · forks: 123

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## Quick Use

```bash
git clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp.git
cd davinci-resolve-mcp
python install.py
```

## Intro

面向 DaVinci Resolve Studio 脚本 API 的 MCP server：31 个复合工具（328 细粒度），宣称 100% API 覆盖；已验证 1044★，更新于 2026-05-14。

**Best for:** 希望用 agent 完成剪辑、素材整理与渲染配置的剪辑团队

**Works with:** DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.5+（外部脚本）+ Python 3.10–3.12；可接入 Claude Code/Cursor 等 MCP 客户端

**Setup time:** 20-45 minutes

### Key facts (verified)

- GitHub：1044 stars · 123 forks；最近更新 2026-05-14。
- 许可证：MIT；作者头像与仓库链接均已通过 GitHub API 复核。
- README 中可对照的入口命令：`git clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp.git && cd davinci-resolve-mcp && python install.py`。

## Main

- 先用 compound 模式：README 推荐默认 31 个工具的复合接口，只有需要时才切换到 328 细粒度接口。

- 把源素材当不可变：README 强调 source media safety，分析写到 sidecar/report 而不是改原片。

- 连接前先校验 Resolve 设置：外部脚本需要设置为 Local（Preferences → General）。

- 控制上下文开销：复合工具通过 action 参数聚合操作，降低 token 与工具调用噪音。

### Source-backed notes

- README 以 `python install.py` 作为主要安装方式，并说明可配置多种 MCP 客户端。
- README 列出两种 server 模式：31 个复合工具 vs 328 个细粒度工具，并在统计区给出覆盖率说明。
- README 标注 Resolve 依赖：Studio 版且开启外部脚本能力。

### FAQ

- **免费版 Resolve 能用吗？**：README 表示外部脚本需要 DaVinci Resolve Studio。
- **该选哪个模式？**：默认先用 31 个复合工具；只有需要方法级控制时再切到 328 细粒度工具。
- **安全的第一步做什么？**：先做只读任务（列项目/时间线/元数据），确认没问题再做写入类操作（如渲染设置）。

## Source & Thanks

> Source: https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp
> License: MIT
> GitHub stars: 1044 · forks: 123


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