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fcpxml-mcp-server

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About fcpxml-mcp-server

Final Cut Pro automation: 15 grouped tools, 102 operations. FCPXML edit, QC, transcript, preview

Configuration

Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.

mcp.json · Universal config
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "daredev256-fcpxml": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fcp-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FCP_PROJECTS_DIR": "<FCP_PROJECTS_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Run commanduvx fcp-mcp-server
Environment variables to set
FCP_PROJECTS_DIRDirectory containing your FCPXML project files for auto-discovery

Local servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.

Packages
pypifcp-mcp-server0.27.2

Tools

15

Saved tool list · updated 1w ago

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
argsobjectNoArguments for the chosen action, e.g. {"filepath": "/path/to/project.fcpxml"}. Any action that takes a filepath also accepts expected_sha256: the call refuses if the file no longer hashes to it (every write result and analyze_timeline report the current sha256).
actionenumYesWhich operation to run.list_projects | analyze_timeline | analyze_pacing | list_clips | list_markers | list_roles | list_keywords | list_effects | list_templates | list_library_clips | list_compound_clips | list_connected_clips | filter_by_role | list_keyframes | list_speed_points

Details

The maintainer has not added details yet. Check the README in the repository.

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