Kdenlive MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server wrapping cli-anything-kdenlive for LLM-driven video editing workflows via Kdenlive. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting media tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-09-03 · ★ 3 · #82 OF 173 MAINTAINED MEDIA · VERIFIED 2026-09-18

NOASSERTION · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Kdenlive MCP Server

Claude Code

claude mcp add va1bhav512-kdenlive-mcp-server -- uvx kdenlive-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "va1bhav512-kdenlive-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kdenlive-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

pypi package kdenlive-mcp-server - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.Va1bhav512 is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Kdenlive MCP Server

Kdenlive MCP Server is maintained by va1bhav512. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jun 2026.

04 · Facts

category
media - ranked #82 of 173 actively-maintained media servers as of 2026-09-18.
registry
io.github.Va1bhav512/kdenlive-mcp-server (active, first published 2026-09-03)
packages
pypi:kdenlive-mcp-server

05 · Kdenlive MCP Server FAQ

What is Kdenlive MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server wrapping cli-anything-kdenlive for LLM-driven video editing workflows via Kdenlive. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Kdenlive MCP Server still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-09-18, its last commit was 2026-09-03. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Kdenlive MCP Server?

Run `uvx kdenlive-mcp-server`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Kdenlive MCP Server run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Kdenlive MCP Server