DaVinci Resolve MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| create_projectC | Create a new DaVinci Resolve project. Args: name: The name of the project to create Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| load_projectB | Load an existing DaVinci Resolve project. Args: name: The name of the project to load Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| save_projectB | Save the current DaVinci Resolve project. Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| create_timelineB | Create a new timeline in the current project. Args: name: The name of the timeline to create Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| set_current_timelineB | Set the current timeline by index. Args: index: The index of the timeline (1-based) Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| import_mediaB | Import media files into the current media pool folder. Args: file_paths: A list of file paths to import Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| create_folderB | Create a new folder in the current media pool folder. Args: name: The name of the folder to create Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| create_timeline_from_clipsB | Create a new timeline from clips in the current media pool folder. Args: name: The name of the timeline to create clip_indices: A list of clip indices (1-based) to include in the timeline Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| add_fusion_comp_to_clipC | Add a Fusion composition to a clip in the timeline. Args: timeline_index: The index of the timeline (1-based) track_type: The type of track ("video", "audio", or "subtitle") track_index: The index of the track (1-based) item_index: The index of the item in the track (1-based) Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| create_fusion_nodeB | Create a Fusion node in the current composition. Args: node_type: The type of node to create (e.g., 'Blur', 'ColorCorrector', 'Text') parameters: Optional dictionary of parameters to set on the node Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| create_fusion_node_chainB | Create a chain of connected Fusion nodes in the current composition. Args: node_chain: A list of dictionaries, each containing: - 'type': The type of node to create - 'name': Optional name for the node - 'params': Optional dictionary of parameters to set on the node Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| open_pageB | Open a specific page in DaVinci Resolve. Args: page_name: The name of the page to open (media, edit, fusion, color, fairlight, deliver) Returns: A message indicating success or failure |
| execute_pythonB | Execute arbitrary Python code in DaVinci Resolve. Args: code: The Python code to execute Returns: The result of the code execution |
| execute_luaB | Execute a Lua script in DaVinci Resolve's Fusion. Args: script: The Lua script to execute Returns: The result of the script execution |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_system_status | Get the current status of the DaVinci Resolve connection. |
| get_current_project | Get information about the current project. |
| get_project_timelines | Get a list of timelines in the current project. |
| get_current_timeline | Get information about the current timeline. |
| get_media_pool_folders | Get a list of folders in the media pool. |
| get_current_media_pool_folder | Get information about the current media pool folder. |
| get_mounted_volumes | Get a list of mounted volumes in the media storage. |
TDQS
Scored across 14 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific DaVinci Resolve operations like timeline management, Fusion composition, media import, and scripting. No tools overlap in functionality, making selection straightforward for an agent.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern using snake_case, such as 'create_project', 'import_media', and 'execute_lua'. This uniformity enhances readability and predictability across the toolset.
With 14 tools, the server is well-scoped for DaVinci Resolve operations, covering project management, timeline creation, media handling, Fusion nodes, and scripting. Each tool serves a clear purpose without redundancy or bloat.
The toolset provides comprehensive coverage for core workflows including project lifecycle, timeline operations, media import, and Fusion composition. Minor gaps exist, such as the lack of tools for deleting or modifying existing projects or timelines, but agents can work around these with available tools.