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Server Configuration

Describes the environment variables required to run the server.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
OPENAI_BASE_URLNoRoute LLM calls through any OpenAI-compatible proxy (LiteLLM, OpenRouter, Ollama, vLLM)
FCP_PROJECTS_DIRNoRoot directory for FCPXML file discovery via list_projects~/Movies

Capabilities

Features and capabilities supported by this server

CapabilityDetails
tools
{
  "listChanged": false
}
prompts
{
  "listChanged": false
}
resources
{
  "subscribe": false,
  "listChanged": false
}
experimental
{}

Tools

Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions

NameDescription
list_projectsA

List all FCPXML projects in directory

analyze_timelineB

Get comprehensive timeline statistics including duration, resolution, clip count, pacing metrics

list_clipsC

List all clips with timecodes, durations, and metadata

list_markersC

Extract markers (chapter, todo, standard) with timestamps

find_short_cutsB

Find clips shorter than threshold (flash frame detection)

find_long_clipsC

Find clips longer than threshold

list_keywordsC

Extract all keywords/tags from project

export_edlC

Generate EDL (Edit Decision List) from timeline

export_csvC

Export timeline data to CSV format

analyze_pacingC

Analyze edit pacing with suggestions for improvements

list_library_clipsB

List all available clips in the library (source media, not yet on timeline)

detect_flash_framesB

Find ultra-short clips (flash frames) that are likely errors, with severity categorization

detect_duplicatesB

Find clips using the same source media (potential duplicates)

detect_gapsB

Find unintentional gaps in the timeline

add_markerB

Add a marker at a specific timecode

batch_add_markersA

Add multiple markers at once, or auto-generate at cuts/intervals

trim_clipC

Trim a clip's in-point and/or out-point

reorder_clipsC

Move clips to a new position in the timeline

add_transitionC

Add a transition between clips

change_speedC

Change clip playback speed (slow motion or speed up)

delete_clipsC

Delete clips from timeline

split_clipB

Split a clip at specified timecodes

insert_clipB

Insert a library clip onto the timeline at a specific position

fix_flash_framesA

Automatically fix detected flash frames by extending neighbors or deleting

rapid_trimB

Batch trim clips to a maximum duration for fast-paced montages

fill_gapsB

Automatically fill gaps in the timeline by extending adjacent clips

validate_timelineB

Comprehensive timeline health check for flash frames, gaps, duplicates, and issues

auto_rough_cutB

Generate a rough cut from source clips based on keywords, duration, and pacing

generate_montageB

Create rapid-fire montages with pacing curves (accelerating, decelerating, pyramid)

generate_ab_rollC

Create documentary-style A/B roll edits alternating between main content and cutaways

import_beat_markersB

Import beat markers from external audio analysis (JSON format)

snap_to_beatsB

Align cuts to nearest beat markers for music-synced edits

import_srt_markersC

Import SRT or VTT subtitles as chapter markers on the timeline

import_transcript_markersA

Import timestamped transcript (YouTube chapter format) as markers. Supports '0:00 Title' and 'HH:MM:SS Title' formats

list_connected_clipsA

List all connected clips (B-roll, titles, audio) with their lanes and parent clips

add_connected_clipB

Connect a library clip to an existing timeline clip (B-roll overlay, audio, title)

list_compound_clipsA

List compound clips (ref-clips) and their nested content

list_rolesA

List all audio/video roles used in the timeline with clip counts

assign_roleB

Set the audio or video role on a clip (dialogue, music, effects, titles, etc.)

filter_by_roleA

List all clips matching a specific audio or video role

export_role_stemsB

Export clip list grouped by role for audio mixing stem planning

diff_timelinesB

Compare two FCPXML files and report differences in clips, markers, transitions, and format

reformat_timelineB

Create new FCPXML with different resolution/aspect ratio (9:16 for TikTok, 1:1 for Instagram, etc.)

detect_silence_candidatesB

Detect potential silence/dead air using timeline heuristics (gaps, ultra-short clips, name patterns, duration anomalies)

remove_silence_candidatesB

Remove or mark detected silence candidates from timeline

export_resolve_xmlB

Export timeline as DaVinci Resolve compatible FCPXML (simplified v1.9)

export_fcp7_xmlA

Export timeline as FCP7 XML (XMEML) for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid compatibility

list_effectsA

List all available FCP transition effects with slugs and UUIDs

add_audioB

Add an audio clip or music bed to the timeline

create_compound_clipB

Group spine clips into a compound clip

flatten_compound_clipB

Flatten a compound clip back into individual clips in the spine

list_templatesA

List available timeline templates with slot definitions

apply_templateC

Fill a timeline template with clips and generate FCPXML

Prompts

Interactive templates invoked by user choice

NameDescription
qc-checkRun a full quality control check on your timeline — flash frames, gaps, duplicates, and health score
youtube-chaptersExtract chapter markers formatted for YouTube descriptions
rough-cutGuided rough cut generation — choose keywords, pacing, and duration
timeline-summaryQuick overview of a timeline — stats, pacing, and potential issues
cleanupFind and fix common timeline issues — flash frames, gaps, and duplicates

Resources

Contextual data attached and managed by the client

NameDescription

No resources

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