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Claude Code DaVinci Resolve integration

Explore community MCP routes for project inspection, media operations and timeline automation. For Claude Code, 3 routes are explicitly documented by the integration maintainer.

Connection options for Claude Code

MCP · Live app

DaVinci Resolve MCP

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.

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.

View setup Maintainer documentation

MCP · Live app

Resolve MCP · structured tools

An alternative community server emphasizing typed tools and explicit read/write separation.

Platforms: Unknown

Claude Code · 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.

View setup Maintainer documentation

MCP · Live app

DaVinci Resolve MCP · Tooflex

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.

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.

View setup Maintainer documentation

MCP · Live app

DaVinci Resolve MCP · lordhoell

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.

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.

View setup Maintainer documentation

Compare the actual routes

Integration	Claude Code compatibility	Requirements
DaVinci Resolve MCP	Documented setup Setup guide	Resolve Studio and working Resolve scripting API; follow version-specific installation documentation.
Resolve MCP · structured tools	Documented setup Setup guide	A local Resolve instance and working scripting connection; consult repository.
DaVinci Resolve MCP · Tooflex	MCP compatibility (inferred)	DaVinci Resolve Studio 18 or newer with external scripting enabled; CPython 3.10 or 3.11.
DaVinci Resolve MCP · lordhoell	Documented setup Setup guide	DaVinci Resolve 19 or newer running locally; Python 3.10 or newer.

Can Claude Code control all of DaVinci Resolve?

The sources establish the capabilities listed above, not complete application coverage. Check each bridge’s limitations and your application version before starting.

Which setup should I use?

Choose a route that explicitly documents Claude Code and matches your environment. Start with the maintainer’s setup guide and a disposable project copy. Shared MCP support alone is listed as an inference.

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