DaVinci Resolve MCP Server

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Python

Local

add_sub_folder

Add a subfolder to any parent folder in the DaVinci Resolve media pool for organized media management.

Instructions

Add a subfolder to the specified parent folder in the media pool.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "parent_folder_name": "<parent_folder_name>",
      "folder_name": "<folder_name>"
    },
    "name": "add_sub_folder"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`folder_name`	Yes
`parent_folder_name`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.1.0Jul 31, 2026

TDQS

B3.3/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only states the action. It does not mention error handling, permissions, or effects on existing folders, which is a gap for a mutating tool.

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?

One sentence, direct, no filler.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The tool is simple with only two parameters and no output schema, but the description lacks usage guidelines and behavioral caveats. It is adequate for a basic understanding but not fully complete.

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

Parameters3/5

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

The schema lists two string parameters with no descriptions; the description adds the context that the operation is in the media pool, and implies folder_name is the new subfolder and parent_folder_name is the target. However, it does not elaborate on constraints or behavior.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description specifies the exact operation ('Add a subfolder') and the target context ('specified parent folder in the media pool'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like add_track or add_color_node.

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?

No when-to-use guidance, exclusions, or alternatives are mentioned. The description is purely imperative without context.

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