fcpxml

Parse, analyze, modify, and convert Final Cut Pro XML files.

79|18|Updated Jan 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/DareDev256/fcpxml-mcp-server --skill fcpxml
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Skill: fcpxml
Source: https://github.com/DareDev256/fcpxml-mcp-server/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DareDev256/fcpxml-mcp-server --skill fcpxml

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires defusedxml, lxml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to efficiently parse, modify, and generate Final Cut Pro XML files, reducing manual effort and errors during post-production workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • XML Parsing and Validation: Reads FCPXML files into structured Python objects, ensuring security against malicious content.
  • Timeline Analysis and QC: Provides tools for detecting flash frames, gaps, duplicates, and timeline health scoring.
  • Batch Editing and Generation: Automates clip trimming, reordering, splitting, and rough cut creation for faster editing iterations.
  • Cross-NLE Support: Converts spine-based timelines into track-based formats compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Avid, and Premiere.
  • Use Case: A video editor exports a timeline XML, analyzes for errors, applies automated fixes, and reimports with minimal manual intervention.

Quick Start

Parse your Final Cut Pro XML file, run a QC, and generate an improved version by invoking the parse command followed by correction utilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about fcpxml

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

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How do I parse and analyze Final Cut Pro XML files for timeline errors?

Parsing Final Cut Pro XML files into structured Python objects enables deep timeline inspection to detect flash frames, gaps, and duplicates. This analysis provides a timeline health score and identifies specific sequence errors for correction.

Can I convert FCPXML timelines for use in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere?

You can convert spine-based Final Cut Pro XML timelines into track-based formats. This conversion makes the sequence data compatible with cross-platform editing systems like DaVinci Resolve, Avid, and Premiere.

What's the best way to automate batch editing tasks in an FCPXML workflow?

The best way to automate batch editing is to programmatically modify the Final Cut Pro XML structure. This allows you to automate clip trimming, reordering, splitting, and rough cut generation for faster editing iterations.

Do I need defusedxml and lxml to securely process FCPXML files?

Yes, you need defusedxml and lxml to securely process FCPXML files. Defusedxml ensures the parsing is secure against malicious content, while lxml provides the necessary framework for XML manipulation and modification.

Why does my FCPXML file fail to parse correctly during timeline inspection?

An FCPXML file might fail to parse if it contains malformed structures or malicious content that conflicts with the lxml framework. Secure parsing with defusedxml validates the structure and prevents processing of unsafe XML data.