What is the key difference between Fcpxml MCP Server and Atsurae?

Fcpxml MCP Server belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution, while Atsurae belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Fcpxml MCP Server or Atsurae in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Fcpxml MCP Server and Atsurae free or paid?

Fcpxml MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Atsurae operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Fcpxml MCP Server lists 13 tools with 9 views and 107 GitHub stars. Atsurae lists 6 tools with 5 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Fcpxml MCP Server and Atsurae together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Fcpxml MCP Server vs Atsurae

In-depth architectural comparison of the Fcpxml MCP Server and Atsurae MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Fcpxml MCP Server

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Atsurae

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Fcpxml MCP Server if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a local process. Choose Atsurae if your workspace requires Multimedia Process integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Fcpxml MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: FCP_PROJECTS_DIR.
Primary tools included: inspect, diagnose, edit.

Explore Fcpxml MCP Server Details

Choose Atsurae when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: ATSURAE_API_URL, ATSURAE_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: 10 MCP tools for video editing, Five-layer compositing model, Atomic batches of up to 20 operations.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Fcpxml MCP Server DareDev256 Multimedia Process	Atsurae 1000ri-jp Multimedia Process
Summary	The first MCP server for Final Cut Pro. 53 tools that parse, edit, and generate FCPXML timelines — health checks, flash frame detection, chapter markers, rough cuts, NLE export. 912 tests, MIT licensed.	AI-powered video editing MCP server with 10 tools for timeline editing, 5-layer compositing, semantic operations, and FFmpeg rendering (1920x1080, 30fps H.264+AAC).
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Fcpxml MCP Server Tools (13)

inspect

Read a timeline or project without changing it. Use this first to understand what you are working with. Actions: list_projects, analyze_timeline, analyze_pacing, list_clips, list_markers, list_roles, list_keywords, list_effects, list_templates, list_library_clips, list_compound_clips, list_connected_clips, filter_by_role.

diagnose

Find problems in a timeline: gaps, flash frames, duplicates, dead air, and beat structure. Read-only. Run before editing. Actions: validate_timeline, detect_gaps, detect_duplicates, detect_flash_frames, detect_silence_candidates, detect_media_silence, detect_beats, find_short_cuts, find_long_clips, diff_timelines.

edit

Change clips on the timeline: insert, delete, trim, split, reorder, retime, remove silence, and attach audio, B-roll or transitions. Writes a new file. Actions: insert_clip, delete_clips, trim_clip, split_clip, reorder_clips, change_speed, rapid_trim, add_transition, add_audio, add_connected_clip, assign_role, fill_gaps, fix_flash_frames, remove_silence_candidates, remove_media_silence.

mark

Add or import markers and chapters, including from SRT/VTT subtitles, transcripts, and beat analysis. Actions: add_marker, batch_add_markers, import_srt_markers, import_transcript_markers, import_beat_markers, snap_to_beats.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Fcpxml MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "daredev256-fcpxml-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fcp-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FCP_PROJECTS_DIR": "YOUR_FCP_PROJECTS_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Atsurae Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "1000ri-jp-atsurae": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "atsurae"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ATSURAE_API_URL": "YOUR_ATSURAE_API_URL_HERE",
        "ATSURAE_API_KEY": "YOUR_ATSURAE_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Fcpxml MCP Server is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Atsurae belongs to Multimedia Process using local stdio subprocess. Select Fcpxml MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on multimedia process and Atsurae when you require tools for multimedia process.

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