FilmCraft MCP for Claude Code
A local MCP server that can control the editor engine headlessly or bridge to an open desktop application.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOInspect projects and sequences · Import media · Edit timeline commands
HOW IT WORKSLive & file workflows
PLATFORMSmacOS · Windows · Linux
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code
Documented capabilities
- Inspect projects and sequencesDocumentation
- Import mediaDocumentation
- Edit timeline commandsDocumentation
- Render frames and exportDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The maintainer provides a Claude Code MCP setup. Source |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | The server uses MCP; the linked guide does not name a Codex setup. Source |
| Cursor | MCP compatibility (inferred) | The server uses MCP; the linked guide does not name a Cursor setup. Source |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer guide for the MCP mode and client you want to use.
Install the desktop application and its CLI, or build the CLI from the repository. Bridge mode also requires a running app with its control channel enabled.
Limitations
FilmCraft is alpha. Native Premiere project import and plugin hosting are not supported. The MCP server can run headlessly or bridge to a running desktop instance.