Shotgrid MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation using fastmcp

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What is the Shotgrid MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation using fastmcp

The short version

ShotGrid MCP Server enables AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code Copilot to interact directly with your ShotGrid (Flow Production Tracking) data. Built on FastMCP, it provides a high-performance bridge between AI tools and production tracking workflows.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Shotgrid MCP Server

claude mcp add shotgrid --env SHOTGRID_URL=your-value --env SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_NAME=your-value --env SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_KEY=your-value -- uvx shotgrid-mcp-server

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
SHOTGRID_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_NAMEConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
SHOTGRID_SCRIPT_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Shotgrid to Category.”
  • “Use Shotgrid to CRUD.”
  • “Use Shotgrid to Batch.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation using fastmcp Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.