Fcp Mcp — Final Cut Pro MCP Server
Let your coding agent drive Final Cut Pro timelines, FCPXML edits, and media analysis while you ship marketing and product video.
Overview
fcp-mcp is an MCP server for the Grow phase that exposes 88 Final Cut Pro tools so AI assistants can edit FCPXML, control live timelines, and analyze media.
What is this MCP server?
- 88 MCP tools covering FCPXML engine, live Final Cut Pro control, media analysis, and puppet automation
- stdio PyPI package (fcp-mcp) with optional FCP_MCP_OUTPUT_DIR for modified FCPXML outputs
- Live FCP control plus batch-friendly XML workflows for agent-driven edit passes
- Media analysis helpers to inform cuts, markers, and structure without leaving the agent session
- 88 MCP tools documented for FCPXML, live FCP control, media analysis, and puppets
- Server schema version 0.2.0 with stdio transport via PyPI identifier fcp-mcp
What problem does it solve?
Solo creators waste hours manually trimming timelines and tweaking FCPXML when they could delegate repetitive edit operations to an agent if Final Cut had a structured tool API.
Who is it for?
Mac-based indie builders who already use Final Cut Pro and want MCP-driven batch edits, XML fixes, and media checks from Claude Code or Cursor.
Skip if: Windows/Linux-only workflows, teams without Final Cut Pro, or builders who only need a one-off export with no agent automation.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you register fcp-mcp, your agent can run FCPXML and live FCP operations from chat, shortening edit-review cycles for launch and lifecycle video.
- Agent-invoked FCPXML modifications and live timeline operations in FCP
- Media analysis results usable for edit decisions in the same MCP session
- Modified FCPXML files written per your output directory settings
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Journey fit
Video output is most often a grow-phase asset for tutorials, launch reels, and lifecycle content rather than core app code. Content subphase covers scripted edits, repurposing footage, and agent-assisted post-production on macOS.
How it compares
macOS video-editor MCP bridge, not a generic cloud render API or a Claude skill markdown playbook.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is fcp-mcp for?
It is for solo builders and small video teams on macOS who edit in Final Cut Pro and want their AI coding agent to manipulate timelines, FCPXML, and media analysis through MCP.
When should I use fcp-mcp?
Use it during grow and launch content work when you need agent-assisted cuts, XML transformations, or live FCP control instead of doing every step manually in the UI.
How do I add fcp-mcp to my agent?
Install the PyPI package fcp-mcp, configure stdio MCP in your client, set FCP_MCP_OUTPUT_DIR if you want a custom FCPXML output folder, and point the server at your FCP-accessible project paths.