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PRO TOOLS MCP SERVER TOOLS

36 tools from the Pro Tools MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 36 PRO TOOLS MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 14 tools

Read analyze_audio Analyze a specific audio region from Pro Tools. Supports visual analysis (waveform/spectrogram), Read get_clip_list Get the clip library - all imported audio files available in the session. Read get_markers Get all memory locations/markers in the session Read get_session_info Get information about the current Pro Tools session (name, path, sample rate) Read get_session_length Get the session length (duration from start to the end of the last content) Read get_session_overview Get comprehensive overview of the Pro Tools session including format details, tracks, Read get_timeline_clips Get clips CURRENTLY PLACED ON THE TIMELINE with their timeline positions and durations. Read get_timeline_selection Get the current timeline selection (in/out points) Read get_timeline_tracks Get a list of all tracks from the locally cached timeline index. Read get_track_list Get a list of all tracks in the current Pro Tools session with their properties Read refresh_pro_tools_index Synchronizes the local cache with the Pro Tools timeline. Read sample_ptsl_responses Sample actual JSON responses from various PTSL commands to verify response formatting. Logs output to serve... Read search_timeline Fast search of the locally cached timeline index. Queries audio clip names and track names. Read select_marker Jump to a specific marker by its number

WRITE 12 tools

Write paste Paste previously copied/cut content at the current timeline position on selected tracks. Write redo Redo the last undone operation Write undo Undo the last editing operation Write copy Copy the selected content on selected tracks within the timeline selection. Use select_tracks and set_timel... Write create_marker Create a new marker/memory location at a specific time Write edit_marker Edit an existing marker/memory location Write save_session Save the current Pro Tools session Write select_tracks Select tracks by name in Pro Tools Write set_playback_mode Set the playback mode (normal, loop, or dynamic transport) Write set_timeline_selection Set the timeline selection (in/out points) for editing operations. Times can be in samples, timecode, or ot... Write set_track_mute Mute or unmute tracks in Pro Tools Write set_track_solo Solo or unsolo tracks in Pro Tools

DESTRUCTIVE 4 tools

Destructive clear Clear (delete) the selected content on selected tracks within the timeline selection without copying to cli... Destructive delete_all_markers Delete all markers/memory locations in the session Destructive delete_marker Delete one or more markers by their numbers Destructive cut Cut the selected content on selected tracks within the timeline selection. Use select_tracks and set_timeli...

EXECUTE 6 tools

Execute play Start playback in Pro Tools Execute ptsl_command Execute a raw PTSL command with custom parameters. Use this for advanced operations not covered by high-lev... Execute record Start recording in Pro Tools Execute stop Stop playback/recording in Pro Tools Execute toggle_play Toggle between play and stop Execute select_clip_on_timeline Highlights a specific range on the Pro Tools timeline. Use the track_name, start_time, and end_time

// FAQ

How many tools does the Pro Tools MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Pro Tools MCP Server MCP server exposes 36 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Pro Tools MCP Server tools? +

Route the Pro Tools MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Pro Tools MCP Server tools fall into? +

Pro Tools MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (14), Write (12), Destructive (4), Execute (6). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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