FCP MCP Server
The most capable MCP server for Final Cut Pro with 88 tools covering three layers: FCPXML engine with 49 tools for timeline editing, live FCP control via AppleScript with 20 tools, media analysis via ffprobe with 10 tools, plus parametric puppets with 7 tools and Compressor dispatch with 2 tools. Enables AI assistants to analyze timelines, perform QC validation, edit clips, generate rough cuts, sync beats and import SRT transcripts. Works with Claude, Cursor and other MCP-compatible clients on macOS.
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Integration
| Transport | stdio |
| Auth | none |
| Endpoint | https://github.com/dreliq9/fcp-mcp |
Use Cases
| 01 | Control Final Cut Pro timelines through AI assistants connected via FCP MCP with 88 tools covering FCPXML editing, live FCP control via AppleScript, media analysis via ffprobe and parametric puppets for automated video production |
| 02 | Enable video editors to analyze timelines, perform QC validation, generate rough cuts and sync beats through Claude or Cursor connected to FCP MCP instead of manually performing repetitive editing tasks in Final Cut Pro |
| 03 | Build AI-powered post-production workflows where agents use FCP MCP through MCP to import SRT transcripts, edit clips based on natural language instructions, dispatch Compressor jobs and manage complex multi-track timelines programmatically |
Tags
final-cut-pro video-editing fcpxml media macos creative timeline applescript
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