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davinci-resolve-mcp

by samuelgursky

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MCP server integration for DaVinci Resolve

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Added 12/27/2025
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git clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp
README.md

DaVinci Resolve MCP Server

Version DaVinci Resolve Python macOS Windows License

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude Desktop) to DaVinci Resolve, enabling them to query and control DaVinci Resolve through natural language.

Features

For a comprehensive list of implemented and planned features, see docs/FEATURES.md.

Requirements

  • macOS or Windows with DaVinci Resolve installed
  • Python 3.6+
  • DaVinci Resolve running in the background
  • (Optional) Node.js/npm for some features

Installation Guide

For detailed installation instructions, please see INSTALL.md. This guide covers:

  • Prerequisites and system requirements
  • Step-by-step installation process
  • Configuration details
  • Common troubleshooting steps

Platform Support

| Platform | Status | One-Step Install | Quick Start | |----------|--------|------------------|-------------| | macOS | ✅ Stable | ./install.sh | ./run-now.sh | | Windows | ✅ Stable | install.bat | run-now.bat | | Linux | ❌ Not supported | N/A | N/A |

Quick Start Guide

New One-Step Installation (Recommended)

The easiest way to get started is with our new unified installation script. This script does everything automatically:

  • Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp.git
cd davinci-resolve-mcp

  • Make sure DaVinci Resolve Studio is installed and running

  • Run the installation script: macOS/Linux:

    ./install.sh

    Windows:

    install.bat

This will:

  1. Automatically detect the correct paths on your system
  2. Create a Python virtual environment
  3. Install the MCP SDK from the official repository
  4. Set up environment variables
  5. Configure Cursor/Claude integration
  6. Verify the installation is correct
  7. Optionally start the MCP server

Alternative Quick Start

You can also use the original quick start scripts:

Windows Users:

run-now.bat

macOS Users:

chmod +x run-now.sh
./run-now.sh

Configuration

For configuration of DaVinci Resolve MCP with different AI assistant clients like Cursor or Claude, see the config-templates directory.

Troubleshooting

For detailed troubleshooting guidance, refer...