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Premiere Pro MCP Server

Set Project Panel Metadata

set_project_panel_metadata

Set the Premiere Pro project panel column and metadata layout from XML, then verify that Premiere reads back the exact XML to ensure correct configuration.

Instructions

Set the project panel metadata/column configuration from XML and verify that Premiere reads back the exact XML

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
metadata_xmlYesXML string containing the project panel metadata configuration

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. Addedv1.1.5
  4. Removedv1.1.5
  5. First observedv1.1.1

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate this is a non-read-only, non-idempotent operation, and the description adds the notable behavior that it verifies the XML round-trip by having Premiere read back the exact XML. It could disclose more about overwriting existing configuration or failure behavior, but the verification detail goes beyond both the schema and 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 sentence with the action front-loaded and no filler. Every clause ('from XML' and 'verify that Premiere reads back the exact XML') adds necessary behavioral information.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a one-parameter tool with an output schema and annotations, the description covers purpose, input form, and verification behavior. It does not specify the expected XML schema or mismatch consequences, but those are not essential for selecting the tool correctly.

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 only parameter is fully documented in the schema with 100% coverage, and the description merely restates the XML aspect without adding format, escaping, or example details. The schema carries the load here; the description adds no new parameter semantics.

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 uses a specific verb ('Set') and resource ('project panel metadata/column configuration'), and it adds a distinguishing verification behavior ('verify that Premiere reads back the exact XML'). This clearly separates it from sibling tools like get_project_panel_metadata.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The operation is clear enough that an agent can infer when to use it, but it does not explicitly state when to prefer it over alternatives such as get_project_panel_metadata or set_metadata. It provides implied usage rather than explicit routing or exclusions.

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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