import_fcp_xml

SERVERAdobe Premiere Pro SOURCEadobe-premiere-pro-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/adobe-premiere-pro-mcp/import-fcp-xml.md

WHAT IT DOES

What import_fcp_xml does on Adobe Premiere Pro

AI agents use import_fcp_xml to create or update resources in Adobe Premiere Pro, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Adobe Premiere Pro environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`filePath`	string	Yes	The absolute path to the FCP7 XML file (.xml extension typical)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why import_fcp_xml is rated Medium

Creates new project sequences and modifies timeline state reversibly; high confidence due to explicit creation semantics and blast radius if importing malicious or corrupted XML into workflows.

From the tool's definition Imports FCP7 XML file, creates new sequence with clips/cuts

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (filePath)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs import_fcp_xml safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Adobe Premiere Pro, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For import_fcp_xml, this is the rule to start with:

import_fcp_xml Rate-limited

import_fcp_xml stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "import_fcp_xml": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_fcp_xml_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Adobe Premiere Pro, apply this rule, and every import_fcp_xml call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_fcp_xml

What does the import_fcp_xml tool do? +

Imports a Final Cut Pro 7 XML (XMEML) file into the current project. Premiere creates a new sequence with the cuts/clips defined in the XML. The import requests Premiere UI suppression, but malformed or unsupported XML can still be rejected by Premiere. Use legacy FCP7 XML, not modern FCPXML 1.x from Final Cut Pro X. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does import_fcp_xml accept? +

import_fcp_xml accepts 1 parameter: filePath. Required: filePath. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on import_fcp_xml? +

Register the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_fcp_xml: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Adobe Premiere Pro. Nothing to install.

What risk level is import_fcp_xml? +

import_fcp_xml is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit import_fcp_xml? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the import_fcp_xml rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block import_fcp_xml completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for import_fcp_xml. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides import_fcp_xml? +

import_fcp_xml is provided by the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server (adobe-premiere-pro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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