create_sequence
Create a new editing timeline in Adobe Premiere Pro with custom name, resolution, frame rate, and audio settings for video projects.
Instructions
Creates a new sequence in the project. A sequence is a timeline where you edit clips.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | The name for the new sequence | |
| presetPath | No | Optional path to a sequence preset file for custom settings | |
| width | No | Sequence width in pixels | |
| height | No | Sequence height in pixels | |
| frameRate | No | Frame rate (e.g., 24, 25, 30, 60) | |
| sampleRate | No | Audio sample rate (e.g., 48000) |
Implementation Reference
- src/tools/index.ts:114-125 (schema)Defines the input schema, description, and name registration for the 'create_sequence' tool in getAvailableTools().
{ name: 'create_sequence', description: 'Creates a new sequence in the project. A sequence is a timeline where you edit clips.', inputSchema: z.object({ name: z.string().describe('The name for the new sequence'), presetPath: z.string().optional().describe('Optional path to a sequence preset file for custom settings'), width: z.number().optional().describe('Sequence width in pixels'), height: z.number().optional().describe('Sequence height in pixels'), frameRate: z.number().optional().describe('Frame rate (e.g., 24, 25, 30, 60)'), sampleRate: z.number().optional().describe('Audio sample rate (e.g., 48000)') }) }, - src/tools/index.ts:454-455 (registration)Dispatches execution of the 'create_sequence' tool in the executeTool switch statement by calling the handler.
case 'create_sequence': return await this.createSequence(args.name, args.presetPath, args.width, args.height, args.frameRate, args.sampleRate); - src/tools/index.ts:918-934 (handler)Primary handler function for 'create_sequence' tool. Validates input via schema (earlier), calls bridge.createSequence, and formats success/error response.
private async createSequence(name: string, presetPath?: string, _width?: number, _height?: number, _frameRate?: number, _sampleRate?: number): Promise<any> { try { const result = await this.bridge.createSequence(name, presetPath); return { success: true, message: `Sequence "${name}" created successfully`, sequenceName: name, ...result }; } catch (error) { return { success: false, error: `Failed to create sequence: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`, sequenceName: name }; } } - src/bridge/index.ts:249-266 (helper)Bridge helper that generates and executes ExtendScript to call Premiere Pro API app.project.createNewSequence(name, presetPath), returning sequence info.
async createSequence(name: string, presetPath?: string): Promise<PremiereProSequence> { const script = ` // Create new sequence var sequence = app.project.createNewSequence("${name}", "${presetPath || ''}"); // Return sequence info JSON.stringify({ id: sequence.sequenceID, name: sequence.name, duration: sequence.end - sequence.zeroPoint, frameRate: sequence.framerate, videoTracks: [], audioTracks: [] }); `; return await this.executeScript(script); }