How do I install the davinci mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `DAVINCI_RESOLVE_BRIDGE` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Davinci MCP Server

NPM bootstrapper for the DaVinci Resolve MCP Server.

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What is the Davinci MCP Server?

NPM bootstrapper for the DaVinci Resolve MCP Server.

What you get

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets AI assistants control DaVinci Resolve Studio through the official Scripting API. It provides full API coverage plus guarded workflow helpers for editing, media pool organization, render setup, review markers, grading, Fusion, Fairlight, project lifecycle tasks, extension authoring, and source-safe media analysis.

Configuration and credentials

DaVinci Resolve 18.5+ on macOS, Windows, or Linux. Studio supports external scripting directly. The free edition does not — Blackmagic gates external scripting to Studio — but it is still reachable through the in-app bridge, which runs inside Resolve from the ungated Workspace ▸ Scripts menu. - Python 3.10+ (3.10-3.12 is the lowest-risk range). Python

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Davinci MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "davinci-resolve": {
      "command": "<python>",
      "args": [
        "<path>/src/server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

DaVinci Resolve 18.5+ on macOS, Windows, or Linux. Studio supports external scripting directly. The free edition does not — Blackmagic gates external scripting to Studio — but it is still reachable through the in-app bridge, which runs inside Resolve from the ungated Workspace ▸ Scripts menu. - Python 3.10+ (3.10-3.12 is the lowest-risk range). Python

Frequently asked questions

NPM bootstrapper for the DaVinci Resolve MCP Server. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.