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davinci-resolve-mcp

An MCP server that lets AI agents drive DaVinci Resolve Studio — editing, grading and more.

★ 3.4k stars⑂ 397 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

davinci-resolve-mcp is an open-source video project by samuelgursky (samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp on GitHub). It has 3,410 GitHub stars and 397 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 8 October 2026.

GitHub stars
3,410
Forks
397
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
8 October 2026
Category
Video
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Clarify your goal

    Decide the first concrete outcome you want from it, so you can pick the right example, template or mode instead of exploring everything at once.

  2. Get the project

    Clone the repository (or install the published package) and skim its README quick start for the requirements for your platform.

  3. Install and configure

    Run the documented install step and set any required configuration — such as provider keys, data sources or local services — before the first run.

  4. Run your first task

    Execute the smallest documented example end to end, confirm the output is what you expected, then adapt it to your real data or workflow.

// features

Why people love it

Broad Resolve control

Drive projects, timelines, edits and colour work in DaVinci Resolve through MCP tools.

Free-edition bridge

An in-app bridge script (Workspace > Scripts > resolve_bridge) works where the external scripting API is unavailable.

Local control panel

A local control panel UI for inspecting and controlling the server.

Verified-trap guard

Guardrails that catch destructive or wrong-target operations before they run.

Execution traces

Agent execution traces explain each editing decision for review.

Source media safety

A documented security posture and source-media safety rules for professional footage.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone the repository

    Get the source so you can inspect, configure and run it locally.

    git clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp.git
    cd davinci-resolve-mcp
  2. Quick setup with npx

    Run the setup command, which installs and configures the server.

    npx davinci-resolve-mcp setup
  3. Or install from source

    Clone, run the installer, install the Resolve bridge, then restart Resolve and open a project.

    git clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp.git
    cd davinci-resolve-mcp
    python install.py
    python scripts/install_resolve_bridge.py
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains davinci-resolve-mcp?

It is maintained by samuelgursky on GitHub (samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp), where the source, issues and releases live.

Is it free to use?

Yes — it is free and open source under the MIT licence, which permits use, modification and redistribution, including commercially, with attribution.

Does it need a paid API key?

The MCP server is free; you need DaVinci Resolve installed (the bridge targets the free edition, Studio unlocks the full scripting API) and your MCP client's own model access.

How does it compare to manual editing only, or generic desktop automation?

Compared with manual editing only, or generic desktop automation, davinci-resolve-mcp's distinguishing focus is: an MCP server that lets AI agents drive DaVinci Resolve Studio — editing, grading and more. Pick it when that focus matches your need; the alternative may suit you better if its broader or different scope is the priority.

How do I get started?

Clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp (or install its published package), follow the README quick start to install and configure it, then run the smallest documented example — the Run section on this page mirrors those steps.

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