Video & motion / CONNECTION GUIDEDaVinci Resolve MCP Servers for Claude Code, Codex & Cursor
Explore community MCP routes for project inspection, media operations and timeline automation.
Integration documentation MCP · Live app
A community server with dedicated installation instructions for multiple coding-agent clients.
Platforms: See installation guide
Claude Code · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Codex · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Cursor · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Requirements and limitations
Resolve Studio and working Resolve scripting API; follow version-specific installation documentation.
Do not assume the free edition supports the same external scripting route. Some capabilities depend on the Resolve version and edition.
MCP · Live app
An alternative community server emphasizing typed tools and explicit read/write separation.
Platforms: Unknown
Claude Code · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Codex · MCP compatible
Uses MCP; agent-specific setup instructions are not included in the linked documentation.
Cursor · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Requirements and limitations
A local Resolve instance and working scripting connection; consult repository.
Check the repository for platform and edition requirements. Shared MCP support may require additional client configuration.
MCP · Live app
A local bridge to Resolve Studio projects, timelines, media and render operations.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Claude Code · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Codex · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Cursor · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Requirements and limitations
DaVinci Resolve Studio 18 or newer with external scripting enabled; CPython 3.10 or 3.11.
The server connects to Studio using the external scripting API; the free edition does not expose this connection.
MCP · Live app
An MCP bridge and Claude Code skill exposing Resolve scripting operations.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Claude Code · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Codex · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Cursor · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Requirements and limitations
DaVinci Resolve 19 or newer running locally; Python 3.10 or newer.
Some functions require newer Resolve versions or Studio, and the server must run on the same machine.
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Compare how each route works, what it can do, and what you need to run it.
| Connection | Workflow and platform | Capabilities | Documented agents | Requirements and limitations |
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DaVinci Resolve MCP
MCP | Live app
See installation guide | | Claude Code, Codex, Cursor | Resolve Studio and working Resolve scripting API; follow version-specific installation documentation.
Do not assume the free edition supports the same external scripting route. Some capabilities depend on the Resolve version and edition. |
|---|
Resolve MCP · structured tools
MCP | Live app
Unknown | | Claude Code, Cursor | A local Resolve instance and working scripting connection; consult repository.
Check the repository for platform and edition requirements. Shared MCP support may require additional client configuration. |
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DaVinci Resolve MCP · Tooflex
MCP | Live app
Windows, macOS, Linux | | See compatibility | DaVinci Resolve Studio 18 or newer with external scripting enabled; CPython 3.10 or 3.11.
The server connects to Studio using the external scripting API; the free edition does not expose this connection. |
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DaVinci Resolve MCP · lordhoell
MCP | Live app
Windows, macOS, Linux | | Claude Code | DaVinci Resolve 19 or newer running locally; Python 3.10 or newer.
Some functions require newer Resolve versions or Studio, and the server must run on the same machine. |
|---|
How it works
MCP · Live app
See installation guide
Capabilities
Inspect projects · Edit timelines · Manage media
Documented agents
Claude Code · Codex · Cursor
Requirements and limitations
Resolve Studio and working Resolve scripting API; follow version-specific installation documentation.
Do not assume the free edition supports the same external scripting route. Some capabilities depend on the Resolve version and edition.
How it works
MCP · Live app
Unknown
Capabilities
Inspect project state · Build timelines · Manage media
Documented agents
Claude Code · Cursor
Requirements and limitations
A local Resolve instance and working scripting connection; consult repository.
Check the repository for platform and edition requirements. Shared MCP support may require additional client configuration.
How it works
MCP · Live app
Windows, macOS, Linux
Capabilities
Manage projects and timelines · Import media and add markers · Configure rendering
Documented agents
See compatibility
Requirements and limitations
DaVinci Resolve Studio 18 or newer with external scripting enabled; CPython 3.10 or 3.11.
The server connects to Studio using the external scripting API; the free edition does not expose this connection.
How it works
MCP · Live app
Windows, macOS, Linux
Capabilities
Edit timelines and clips · Manage media pool · Configure render jobs
Documented agents
Claude Code
Requirements and limitations
DaVinci Resolve 19 or newer running locally; Python 3.10 or newer.
Some functions require newer Resolve versions or Studio, and the server must run on the same machine.
Questions before setup
Does one integration cover every workflow?
No such claim is made. Check the capability list, requirements and limitations of each route, then test a copy of a representative project.