DaVinci Resolve AI agents and MCP servers
Resolve's external scripting API only works in Studio (paid). Free-edition tools get around this with a small script running inside Resolve, but several projects report that Resolve 21.1 moved Python menu scripting to Studio, so check each tool's edition notes against your version.
Can AI agents control DaVinci Resolve?
Yes, through MCP servers that drive Resolve's scripting API. External scripting only works in Resolve Studio, the paid edition. Free edition tools run a small script inside Resolve instead, but Resolve 21.1 moved Python scripting to Studio, so many of them stop working on Free 21.1. Check each tool's edition and version notes
15 tools · last checked 2026-10-17 · how we check
All 15 DaVinci Resolve tools
DaVinci Resolve MCP Server (samuelgursky)
Lets AI assistants control Resolve through the official Scripting API: full API coverage plus guarded helpers for editing, media pool organization, render setup, review markers, grading, Fusion and Fairlight.
Resolve Claude MCP
Connects Resolve Studio to Claude for editing, color, Fusion compositing and more via the native scripting API; optional local transcription and window screenshots on macOS.
DaVinci Resolve MCP Bridge (Free-version)
Read/write bridge claiming 155 of 162 tools work on Resolve Free, with local CPU replacements (transcription, vocal isolation, background removal) for Studio-only Neural Engine features.
Sponsor slotYour tool hereReach editors and motion designers setting up AI workflows. See sponsorship details.DaVinci Resolve MCP (apvlv)
Project management, timeline creation/switching, media pool import and folders, Fusion node helpers, page navigation, plus execute_python and execute_lua.
Wasserman's Unofficial DaVinci MCP
Cut to the beat, match a reference look, tighten dialogue, hit loudness specs and build timelines, either live in Studio or by generating FCPXML/LUT import files for the free edition.
DaVinci Resolve AI Bridge MCP
Connects Claude, Codex, Cursor and others to the project open in Resolve (Free and Studio) for timeline editing.
DaVinci MCP Professional
Exposes the full Resolve scripting API but loads tool domains on demand, keeping token/context cost low.
DaVinci Resolve MCP (440+ tools)
Exposes the complete Resolve scripting API (440+ tools) plus a Claude Code skill: clip ops, color versions, CDL, stabilize, smart reframe, LUTs and app control.
dvr (Resolve CLI + library + MCP)
Declarative CLI, typed Python library and MCP server for Resolve editing, color and render automation; fixes the macOS LAN-IP connection quirk and returns structured results instead of None.
open-fusion-mcp
Lets an agent design, build, render and check real Fusion node graphs: editable titles, kinetic type, UI animation and multi-scene films.
DaVinci Resolve MCP — Works in Resolve Free
Claude-driven editing that runs in DaVinci Resolve Free via an in-app bridge, with optional transcription and macOS UI-automation tools.
davinci-resolve-lite-mcp
Controls the free/Lite edition from Claude by running as a Workspace > Scripts menu server.
DaVinci Resolve Fusion MCP (free version)
Controls the Fusion page through a small listener pasted into Fusion's console, bridged to the MCP server over TCP. No Studio license needed.
Jumper (MCP for footage search)
Local footage analysis app whose MCP server lets Claude or Codex run visual, transcript and people search, pull selects and build sequences for Premiere, Resolve, Avid and Final Cut.
EditAssist (MCP)
Local toolkit that ingests, transcribes and semantically searches footage, assembles rough cuts, drives your NLE and renders, with Claude Code orchestrating over MCP.
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DaVinci Resolve tools compared
| Tool | Type | Setup | Supported versions | Price | License | Stars | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaVinci Resolve MCP Server (samuelgursky) | MCP server | easy | Studio (external scripting). Free-edition in-app bridge measured on 21.0.x only. | free | MIT | 3,597 | 2026-10-17 |
| Resolve Claude MCP | MCP server | medium | DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.0+ | free | MIT | 384 | 2026-05-14 |
| DaVinci Resolve MCP Bridge (Free-version) | MCP server | medium | Resolve Free or Studio; Resolve version not stated | free | MIT | 137 | 2026-03-28 |
| DaVinci Resolve MCP (apvlv) | MCP server | medium | unknown (uses external scripting API, Studio) | free | MIT | 79 | 2026-04-07 |
| Wasserman's Unofficial DaVinci MCP | MCP server | medium | Live control needs Studio; file-based workflows work on Free | free | Apache-2.0 | 36 | 2026-07-20 |
| DaVinci Resolve AI Bridge MCP | MCP server | easy | Python 3.10+; Free and Studio (per README title) | free | MIT | 33 | 2026-10-17 |
| DaVinci MCP Professional | MCP server | hard | Resolve Studio; Python 3.10+ installed system-wide | free | GPL-3.0 | 25 | 2026-10-10 |
| DaVinci Resolve MCP (440+ tools) | MCP server + Claude skill | medium | DaVinci Resolve or Studio v19.0+; Python 3.10+ | free | MIT | 17 | 2026-04-03 |
| dvr (Resolve CLI + library + MCP) | CLI + MCP server | easy | Python 3.10+; macOS, Windows or Linux | free | MIT | 15 | 2026-10-01 |
| open-fusion-mcp | MCP server + skills | hard | macOS (Apple Silicon tested), DaVinci Resolve Studio 21.1, Python 3.12 | free | MIT | 8 | 2026-10-02 |
| DaVinci Resolve MCP — Works in Resolve Free | MCP server | medium | Python 3.11+; Resolve Free or Studio (not the Mac App Store build); macOS 12+ for UI tools | free | MIT | 7 | 2026-10-15 |
| davinci-resolve-lite-mcp | MCP server | medium | macOS; pre-21.1 Lite/free builds or Studio. Unavailable on Resolve Lite 21.1+ (App Store). | free | MIT | 5 | 2026-09-16 |
| DaVinci Resolve Fusion MCP (free version) | MCP server | medium | Resolve Free (Fusion console); version not stated | free | MIT | 5 | 2026-04-24 |
| Jumper (MCP for footage search) | Commercial app (local MCP) | easy | macOS and Windows; Final Cut is export-only (no live round trip) | paid | proprietary | n/a | unknown |
| EditAssist (MCP) | Commercial app (local MCP) | easy | unknown | unknown | proprietary | n/a | unknown |
Questions
How many DaVinci Resolve tools does AgentCut list?
15 as of 2026-10-17: 13 free, 1 paid and 1 with unclear pricing
Which DaVinci Resolve tool is easiest to set up?
DaVinci Resolve MCP Server (samuelgursky), DaVinci Resolve AI Bridge MCP, dvr (Resolve CLI + library + MCP) and Jumper (MCP for footage search) are rated easy setup. Easy means one install command and no panel to load
Which DaVinci Resolve tool is most popular on GitHub?
DaVinci Resolve MCP Server (samuelgursky) with 3,597 stars, then Resolve Claude MCP (384) and DaVinci Resolve MCP Bridge (Free-version) (137). Stars were checked on 2026-10-17
Which of these tools can run arbitrary code?
3 of 15 have a safety note about running arbitrary scripts or code: Resolve Claude MCP, DaVinci Resolve MCP (apvlv) and DaVinci Resolve Fusion MCP (free version). Open a duplicate of your project before letting an agent use them
Does the MCP server built into Resolve 21.1 work on the free version?
No. Resolve 21.1 added its own MCP server for AI assistants but it's Studio only, as covered by CineD's 21.1 release writeup
Which Resolve tools work without Studio?
6 of 15 say they support the free edition: DaVinci Resolve MCP Bridge (Free-version), Wasserman's Unofficial DaVinci MCP, DaVinci Resolve AI Bridge MCP, DaVinci Resolve MCP — Works in Resolve Free, davinci-resolve-lite-mcp and DaVinci Resolve Fusion MCP (free version). Some were built before 21.1, so check the version notes. Tools that generate FCPXML or LUT files to import, like Wasserman's Unofficial DaVinci MCP, work on any edition
How often is this list checked?
Each entry shows the date it was last checked against its GitHub repo and README. The latest check on this page was 2026-10-17
Source for the 21.1 changes: CineD
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