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Premiere Pro MCP Server

Export Sequence

export_sequence

Export the active Premiere Pro sequence to a specified file path using Adobe Media Encoder. Optionally apply a custom preset or limit the export to the work area.

Instructions

Export the active sequence using Adobe Media Encoder

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
output_pathYesFull output file path (e.g., '/Users/me/exports/video.mp4')
preset_pathNoPath to an AME preset file (.epr). Uses default H.264 if omitted.
work_area_onlyNoExport only the work area (default: false, exports entire sequence)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
okYesWhether the tool completed successfully.
dataNoTool-specific result data when ok is true.
toolYesThe registered MCP tool name.
errorNoFailure detail when ok is false.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv1.14.4
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "data": {
      +      "description": "Tool-specific result data when ok is true."
      +    },
      +    "error": {
      +      "description": "Failure detail when ok is false.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "ok": {
      +      "description": "Whether the tool completed successfully.",
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    },
      +    "tool": {
      +      "description": "The registered MCP tool name.",
      +      "minLength": 1,
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "ok",
      +    "tool"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv1.4.0
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
  3. First observedv1.1.1

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations mark the tool as non-read-only, non-idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds the useful behavioral detail that it delegates to Adobe Media Encoder, but it does not disclose whether the operation blocks, queues asynchronously, or overwrites existing output files. There is no contradiction with the annotations.

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 front-loaded sentence that identifies the action, target resource, and encoding mechanism with no filler. Every word contributes to the tool's meaning.

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 rich schema and presence of an output schema mean parameter and return-value documentation is largely covered. However, the description omits operational context such as asynchronous behavior, relationship to the render queue, and when to choose alternative export-related tools, leaving it minimally complete for a medium-complexity tool.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, with output_path, preset_path, and work_area_only already documented in the input schema. The description adds no parameter-level meaning, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

The description states a specific verb and object: 'Export the active sequence using Adobe Media Encoder.' This makes the tool's purpose unambiguous and identifies the target resource and mechanism. However, it does not explicitly distinguish it from sibling tools like add_to_render_queue, start_batch_encode, or encode_project_item.

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 description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as add_to_render_queue, start_batch_encode, or export_frame. It also omits prerequisites like requiring an active sequence or Adobe Media Encoder being installed. Only the basic operation is stated.

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

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