Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Fcpxml MCP Server vs MCP Arr
In-depth architectural comparison of the Fcpxml MCP Server and MCP Arr 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
MCP Arr
Multimedia Process · Local stdio
Quality: 64/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
Verdict Summary: Choose Fcpxml MCP Server if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Arr 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.
Choose MCP Arr when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
SONARR_URL, SONARR_API_KEY, RADARR_URL, RADARR_API_KEY, LIDARR_URL, LIDARR_API_KEY, PROWLARR_URL, PROWLARR_API_KEY. - Primary tools included: .
Feature & Specification Comparison
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
MCP Arr Configuration