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davinci-resolve-mcp

load_project

Opens an existing DaVinci Resolve project by name so you can switch to it and continue editing, grading, or rendering from where you left off.

Instructions

Load an existing project by name.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It does not disclose whether loading changes global state (e.g., a 'current project'), what happens if the name doesn't match, whether it is read-only, or what the return value is. For a state-affecting tool this is a significant gap.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single short sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource, with no filler. There is nothing to trim.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain the effect of loading and the likely failure mode (unknown name). Neither is present, so an agent cannot predict side effects or return behavior before calling.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. "By name" clarifies that the identifier is a name rather than an ID, but it gives no detail on exact-match rules, case sensitivity, or format, leaving the sole parameter's semantics thin.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb and resource ("Load an existing project"), making the action unambiguous. It does not differentiate itself from siblings like create_project or list_projects, nor does it explain what "load" implies operationally.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The word "existing" weakly implies this is not for creating projects, but there is no explicit guidance on when to use this versus list_projects (to find the name) or create_project (if it doesn't exist). No prerequisites, ordering, or failure conditions are mentioned.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.