// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

DAVINCI RESOLVE MCP SERVER TOOLS

32 tools from the DaVinci Resolve MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 32 DAVINCI RESOLVE MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 1 tools

Read refresh Refresh all internal Resolve objects to reflect the current state.

WRITE 25 tools

Write load_project Load an existing project in DaVinci Resolve. Write add_color_node Add a new node to the current clip's color grade. Write add_sub_folder Add a subfolder to the specified parent folder in the media pool. Write add_timeline_marker Add a marker to the current timeline at a specific frame. Write add_track Add a new track to the current timeline. Write append_to_timeline Append clips to the current timeline by name. Write apply_still Apply a still (grade) to a clip by name, defaulting to current clip if none specified. Write create_fusion_node Create a new node in the current Fusion composition. Write create_project Create a new project in DaVinci Resolve. Write create_timeline Create a new timeline in the current project. Write create_timeline_from_clips Create a new timeline from the specified clips by name. Write enable_track Enable or disable a track in the current timeline. Write export_project Export a project to a file. Write import_media Import media files into the current media pool folder. Write import_project Import a project from a file. Write import_timeline_from_file Import a timeline from a file (e.g., XML, EDL). Write save_project Save the current project. Write save_still Save the current clip's grade as a still in the specified gallery album. Write set_audio_volume Set the audio volume of a timeline clip by name. Write set_clip_property Set a property on a timeline clip by name. Write set_current_timeline Set the specified timeline as the current one by 1-based index. Write set_current_version Set the current version for a clip by name (e.g., switch between color grades). Write set_project_setting Set a specific project setting. Write set_track_name Set the name of a track in the current timeline. Write set_track_volume Set the volume of an audio track in the current timeline.

EXECUTE 6 tools

Execute execute_lua Execute a Lua script in Resolve's Fusion environment. Execute play_timeline Start playback in the current timeline. Execute start_project_render Start rendering the current project with optional preset and path. Execute stop_timeline Stop playback in the current timeline. Execute open_page Open a specific page in DaVinci Resolve. Execute set_playhead_position Set the playhead position to a specific frame in the current timeline.

// FAQ

How many tools does the DaVinci Resolve MCP Server MCP server have? +

The DaVinci Resolve MCP Server MCP server exposes 32 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on DaVinci Resolve MCP Server tools? +

Route the DaVinci Resolve 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 DaVinci Resolve MCP Server tools fall into? +

DaVinci Resolve MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (1), Write (25), Execute (6). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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