Davinci Resolve MCP vs Science

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

Davinci 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 requiredScience logoScienceAerospace & Astrodynamics · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server for science data — NASA APOD, ISS location, and earthquake monitoring56GoodAuth: not declared

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

Which MCP server should you choose?

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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Science logoChoose Science when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Aerospace & Astrodynamics domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like get_iss_location, get_earthquakes, get_air_quality.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecDavinci Resolve MCP logoDavinci Resolve MCPScience logoScience
CategoryMultimedia ProcessAerospace & Astrodynamics
Quality signal64/100 · Good56/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNo auth requiredNot declared
PricingFreeNot declared
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars3,7300
Directory activity 12 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listed4

Tools & capabilities

Davinci Resolve MCP tools

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

Science tools 4

  • get_iss_locationFetch the International Space Station's current latitude, longitude, and Unix timestamp from the Open Notify API. No inputs required; returns a real-time position fix.
  • get_earthquakesRetrieve up to 20 globally recent earthquakes from the USGS FDSN service, filtered by lookback period (1–30 days, default 1) and minimum magnitude (default 4.0). Returns magnitude, location name, depth (km), coordinates, time, and tsunami warning flag.
  • get_air_qualityCheck current air quality at a latitude/longitude. Returns US AQI score and category plus PM2.5, PM10, ozone, NO2, and CO levels.
  • get_apodGet NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day with image URL, title, and explanation. Optionally specify a date (e.g., '2024-01-15').

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.

Davinci Resolve MCP

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

Science

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "science": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-science"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Davinci Resolve MCP is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Science belongs to Aerospace & Astrodynamics and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Davinci Resolve MCP for multimedia process work and Science for aerospace & astrodynamics.

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.

Davinci Resolve MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Science has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 samuelgursky-davinci-resolve-mcp and science as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Davinci Resolve MCP has a quality signal of 64/100 (Good) with 12 views, 0 installs and 3,730 GitHub stars. Science has 56/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.