preflight

Audit DaVinci Resolve timelines for gaps, disabled clips, and render readiness.

3|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jenkinsm13/resolve-mcp --skill preflight-jenkinsm13
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Skill: preflight
Source: https://github.com/jenkinsm13/resolve-mcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/preflight
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jenkinsm13/resolve-mcp --skill preflight-jenkinsm13

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates a comprehensive quality control (QC) process for DaVinci Resolve timelines, identifying potential issues before final rendering and delivery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full Timeline Audit: Checks for gaps, disabled clips, frame rate mismatches, and audio track issues.
  • Color Grade Consistency: Verifies color grading coverage and CDL/LUT consistency across clips.
  • Marker Review: Flags problematic markers (Red, Yellow, TODO, FIX, etc.).
  • Render Readiness Check: Confirms render settings and timeline duration.
  • Use Case: Before delivering a client project, run /preflight to catch any missed edits, audio problems, or grading inconsistencies, ensuring a polished final product.

Quick Start

Run the preflight skill to perform a full quality check on the current DaVinci Resolve timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about preflight

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

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How do I run a pre-delivery quality control check on a DaVinci Resolve timeline?

To perform a pre-delivery quality control check on a DaVinci Resolve timeline, use an automated audit that scans timeline structure, detects disabled clips, verifies frame rates, checks audio track integrity, and assesses render readiness.

What does a timeline audit check for in DaVinci Resolve?

A timeline audit in DaVinci Resolve checks for gaps, disabled clips, frame rate mismatches, and audio track issues. It also reviews markers to flag problematic items like Red, Yellow, TODO, or FIX tags before final delivery.

How can I verify color grade consistency before rendering in DaVinci Resolve?

To verify color grade consistency in DaVinci Resolve, perform a preflight check that assesses color grading coverage and verifies CDL and LUT consistency across all clips on the active timeline.

Can I check render settings and timeline duration automatically in DaVinci Resolve?

Yes, you can check render settings and timeline duration automatically in DaVinci Resolve. A preflight audit confirms render readiness by validating current render configurations and verifying the total timeline duration.

Does DaVinci Resolve quality control flag problematic markers on the timeline?

Yes, DaVinci Resolve quality control flags problematic markers on the timeline. The preflight process reviews all timeline markers and actively highlights issues marked as Red, Yellow, TODO, or FIX.