# FCPXML MCP

Lets Claude read, edit and generate Final Cut Pro timelines via FCPXML (cut detection, markers, roles), with an optional macOS Live Mode.

* Page: https://agentcut.dev/tools/fcpxml-mcp/
* Source: https://github.com/DareDev256/fcp-mcp-server
* Works with: Final Cut Pro
* Type: MCP server
* Setup difficulty: easy
* Supported versions: Final Cut Pro 12.2-12.4 tested per README; Python
* Price: free
* License: MIT
* GitHub stars: 125
* Last updated: 2026-10-09
* Checked: 2026-10-17

Setup steps:

1. pip install fcp-mcp-server.
2. Add it to your MCP client.
3. Export/import FCPXML, or enable Live Mode and approve the Automation prompt.

Safety notes:

* README cites 182 adversarial-input security tests and sandboxed writes.
* Many 0-star copycat repos reuse this description. Install only from DareDev256/fcp-mcp-server or PyPI.

More Final Cut Pro tools: https://agentcut.dev/final-cut-pro-mcp/

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