Shotcut MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Shotcut in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add shotcut -- uvx shotcut-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shotcut": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shotcut-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Edit video through Shotcut's MLT engine: timelines, cuts, filters, titles, crossfades and renders.

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

Run: claude mcp add shotcut -- uvx shotcut-mcp

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