mcp-kdenlive
Provides tools for controlling a running Kdenlive instance, enabling AI agents to build timelines, import media, add transitions, markers, effects, and render videos.
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Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-kdenliveImport all clips from ~/Videos and build a timeline with crossfades."
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-kdenlive
MCP server for Kdenlive — wraps kdenlive-api for Claude Code and other LLM agents.
Gives an AI agent full NLE control over a running Kdenlive instance via D-Bus: import media, build timelines, add transitions, markers, effects, and render.
Quick start
Add to your .mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"kdenlive": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_kdenlive"]
}
}
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Requirements
Python 3.10+
MCP SDK (
mcp>=1.0.0)Running patched Kdenlive with D-Bus scripting API
pip install -r requirements.txtTools
Composite (use these first)
Tool | Description |
| Full assembly from scene clips (import + sequence + transitions + audio + markers) |
| Swap one scene clip by number, keep position and transitions |
| Text table of all clips on timeline |
| Batch cross-dissolves between all clips on a track |
| Export timeline to video file |
Atomic
Domain | Tools |
Project |
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Media |
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Timeline |
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Transitions |
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Markers |
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Replace |
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Checkpoints |
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Related repos
kdenlive-api — DaVinci Resolve-compatible Python API
D-Ogi/kdenlive — Kdenlive fork with D-Bus scripting API
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