edit-video

Automate DaVinci Resolve video editing via ScreenHand playbooks and jobs.

11|2|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/manushi4/Screenhand --skill edit-video-manushi4
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: edit-video
Source: https://github.com/manushi4/Screenhand/tree/main/.claude/plugins/screenhand/skills/edit-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/manushi4/Screenhand --skill edit-video-manushi4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

DaVinci Resolve is powerful but complex to control via keyboard and mouse; ScreenHand enables direct, scriptable control to accelerate common video editing tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyboard-first control of DaVinci Resolve across pages (Media/Cut/Edit/Fusion/Color/Fairlight/Deliver) using platform guides, references, and playbooks.
  • End-to-end workflows for color grading, timeline editing, and rendering via predefined playbooks (e.g., davinci-color-grade, davinci-edit-timeline, davinci-render).
  • Safe automation with observer utilities to detect popups, memory operations to save state, and structured job management to run and monitor tasks.

Quick Start

Start a color grading workflow by loading the 'davinci-color-grade' playbook and executing a job.

Frequently Asked Questions about edit-video

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate DaVinci Resolve workflows for color grading and timeline editing?

You can automate DaVinci Resolve workflows by loading predefined playbooks like davinci-color-grade or davinci-edit-timeline to execute keyboard-driven operations. This enables scriptable control over color grading, timeline editing, and rendering tasks.

Can I use keyboard shortcuts to control rendering and color grading in DaVinci Resolve?

Yes, keyboard shortcuts can control rendering and color grading in DaVinci Resolve. The automation uses platform guides and references to trigger keyboard-first operations across Media, Cut, Edit, Fusion, Color, Fairlight, and Deliver pages.

What is the best way to script end-to-end video editing tasks in DaVinci Resolve?

The best way to script end-to-end video editing tasks is by using predefined playbooks and structured job management. This approach orchestrates workflows via predefined playbooks and monitors tasks using safe automation utilities.

Does DaVinci Resolve automation support detecting popups and saving state during video editing?

DaVinci Resolve automation supports detecting popups and saving state during video editing. It uses observer utilities to detect popups and memory operations to save state, ensuring safe automation during timeline editing and rendering.

Do I need DaVinci Resolve installed and running to automate keyboard-driven video editing workflows?

Yes, you need DaVinci Resolve installed and running. The automation launches and focuses Resolve via bundle IDs to orchestrate keyboard-driven operations across various pages for timeline editing, color grading, and rendering.

When should I avoid using scripted keyboard automation for video editing in DaVinci Resolve?

You should avoid using scripted keyboard automation when performing highly complex, manual visual adjustments that require direct mouse interaction rather than predefined keyboard shortcuts, as the automation is optimized for keyboard-driven workflows.