# DaVinci Resolve MCP Integration - Recent Changes
## Version 1.3.7 - Installation Experience Improvements
### 1. New Unified Installation Process
- Created a comprehensive one-step installation experience:
- `install.sh` for macOS/Linux
- `install.bat` for Windows
- Added automatic validation and verification
- Simplified user experience with clear feedback
- Improved error handling with detailed messages
### 2. Fixed Path Resolution Issues
- Modified scripts to use the directory where they're executed as reference point
- Resolved issues with incorrect assumptions about directory structure
- Established consistent path handling across all scripts
- Added explicit log messages with configured paths
### 3. Improved DaVinci Resolve Detection
- Enhanced process detection methods for macOS and Windows
- Added retry mechanism with timeout for delayed startup
- Implemented more robust process matching patterns
- Added clear feedback when DaVinci Resolve isn't running
### 4. Enhanced Configuration Handling
- Improved configuration file generation with absolute paths
- Added support for both system-level and project-level configurations
- Ensured consistent path references between all configuration options
- Added detailed documentation on configuration options
### 5. New Verification Tools
- Created verification scripts (`verify-installation.sh` and `verify-installation.bat`)
- Implemented comprehensive checks for all dependencies
- Added detailed feedback for troubleshooting
- Enhanced error messages with suggested fixes
### 6. Updated Documentation
- Created comprehensive installation guide (`INSTALL.md`)
- Added detailed troubleshooting section
- Enhanced README with new installation options
- Improved explanations of configuration requirements
### 7. New Release Tooling
- Added scripts for creating versioned release packages
- Implemented automatic version extraction from VERSION.md
- Created cross-platform packaging tools for macOS/Linux and Windows
### 8. Improved Directory Structure
- Standardized to a single venv in the root directory
- Moved `resolve_mcp_server.py` to `src/` directory
- Restructured configuration files into `config/` directory
- Created dedicated `dist/` directory for release packages
- Moved installation scripts to `scripts/setup/`
- Reorganized test files into top-level `tests/` directory
- Created symlinks for backward compatibility
- Updated all scripts to use new standardized paths
## Previous Installation Issues Addressed
- Fixed issues with incorrect paths in `run-now.sh`
- Resolved DaVinci Resolve detection problems
- Improved configuration file generation for absolute paths
- Enhanced error feedback and logging
- Added more robust process detection patterns
- Implemented verification to catch common setup issues
- Added detailed troubleshooting documentation
## Installation Improvements
Based on troubleshooting experiences, the following improvements have been made to the installation process:
### 1. Fixed Path Resolution in Scripts
- Modified `run-now.sh` to use the directory where the script is located as the reference point
- Removed incorrect assumptions about directory structure
- Updated path references to use consistent `SCRIPT_DIR` variable throughout all scripts
### 2. Improved DaVinci Resolve Detection
- Changed detection method from `pgrep -q "DaVinci Resolve"` to `ps -ef | grep -i "[D]aVinci Resolve"` for more reliable detection
- Added a 10-second wait period with automatic retry when DaVinci Resolve is not detected
- Implemented more descriptive error messages when DaVinci Resolve is not running
### 3. Added Installation Verification
- Created verification scripts (`verify-installation.sh` and `verify-installation.bat`) to check installation integrity
- Verification covers Python environment, MCP SDK, configuration files, and DaVinci Resolve status
- Provides detailed feedback and suggestions for fixing issues
### 4. Enhanced Documentation
- Created a comprehensive installation guide (`INSTALL.md`) with step-by-step instructions
- Added detailed troubleshooting section to address common issues
- Updated README.md to reference new resources and include troubleshooting tips
### 5. Improved Configuration Setup
- Made the Cursor MCP configuration setup more robust and informative
- Added validation and feedback for environment variables
- Enhanced log file information for easier debugging
## Benefits of These Changes
- **More Reliable Installation:** Better path handling and detection methods
- **Easier Troubleshooting:** Verification tools and improved error messages
- **Clearer Documentation:** Step-by-step guide and troubleshooting solutions
- **Consistent Behavior:** Works correctly regardless of installation location
## How to Apply These Updates
If you already have a previous installation:
1. Pull the latest changes from the repository
2. Run the verification script to ensure everything is set up correctly:
- macOS/Linux: `./scripts/verify-installation.sh`
- Windows: `scripts\verify-installation.bat`
3. If verification fails, follow the suggested fixes or refer to the `INSTALL.md` guide
For new installations, simply follow the instructions in the `INSTALL.md` file.