Imgx vs Davinci Resolve MCP

A side-by-side look at the Imgx and Davinci Resolve MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Imgx logoImgxMultimedia Process · Local subprocess (stdio)AI image generation and editing via CLI or MCP. Text-based editing, multi-provider.52GoodAuth: not declaredDavinci Resolve MCP logoDavinci Resolve MCPMultimedia Process · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server integration for DaVinci Resolve providing powerful tools for video editing, color grading, media management, and project control64GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Imgx for multimedia process work as a local process; choose Davinci Resolve MCP for multimedia process as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Imgx logoChoose Imgx when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You have the keys it needs: GEMINI_API_KEY.
  • You want tools like generate_image, edit_image, edit_last.
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Davinci Resolve MCP logoChoose Davinci Resolve MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecImgx logoImgxDavinci Resolve MCP logoDavinci Resolve MCP
CategoryMultimedia ProcessMultimedia Process
Quality signal52/100 · Good64/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsGEMINI_API_KEYNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars13,660
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 11 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools10Not listed

Tools & capabilities

Imgx tools 10

  • generate_imageGenerate an image from a text prompt
  • edit_imageEdit an existing image with text instructions
  • edit_lastEdit the last generated/edited image (no input path needed)
  • undo_editUndo the last edit, reverting to the previous image in the session
  • redo_editRedo a previously undone edit
  • edit_historyShow all sessions and their edit history with metadata
  • switch_sessionSwitch to a different editing session
  • clear_historyClear project history (optionally delete image files)
  • set_output_dirChange the default output directory (optionally move existing files)
  • list_providersList available providers and capabilities

Davinci Resolve MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Imgx

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imgx": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "has"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Davinci Resolve MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "samuelgursky-davinci-resolve-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "davinci-resolve-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Imgx is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Davinci Resolve MCP belongs to Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Imgx for multimedia process work and Davinci Resolve MCP for multimedia process.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Imgx has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Davinci Resolve MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add imgx and samuelgursky-davinci-resolve-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Imgx has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Davinci Resolve MCP has 64/100 (Good) with 11 views, 0 installs and 3,660 GitHub stars.