Davinci Resolve MCP vs MCPFlux

In-depth architectural comparison of the Davinci Resolve MCP and MCPFlux 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Davinci Resolve MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: 36 grouped compound MCP tools, 353 granular Resolve API tools, Free-edition in-app bridge.

Explore Davinci Resolve MCP Details

Choose MCPFlux when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture 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: ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN.
• Primary tools included: flux_generate_image, flux_edit_image, flux_list_models.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Davinci Resolve MCP samuelgursky Art & Culture	MCPFlux AceDataCloud Art & Culture
Summary	MCP server integration for DaVinci Resolve providing powerful tools for video editing, color grading, media management, and project control	Flux AI image generation and editing (Black Forest Labs) via Ace Data Cloud API.
Category & Scope	Art & Culture

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "samuelgursky-davinci-resolve-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "davinci-resolve-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "acedatacloud-mcpflux": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-flux-pro"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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