A comprehensive Model Context Protocol implementation for controlling professional-grade color grading and virtual production software via AI agents.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install assimilate-mcp
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install assimilate-mcp using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Assimilate MCP?
Assimilate MCP is a technical bridge that enables AI agents to command Assimilate Live FX and SCRATCH, which are industry-standard tools for professional color grading, compositing, and virtual production. By integrating this capability into Openclaw Skills, developers and post-production professionals can leverage a complete 1:1 mapping of the Assimilate REST API, encompassing 88 tools across 14 specialized categories.
This skill transforms complex video production workflows into conversational tasks. Instead of manual menu navigation, users can use Openclaw Skills to manage project hierarchies, manipulate color grades, and handle high-resolution rendering pipelines through simple natural language or automated scripts. It is designed for high-performance environments where efficiency in media management and visual effects is paramount.
Assimilate MCP Use Cases
- Automating the batch import of high-resolution RAW footage from camera volumes into specific project constructs.
- Performing remote color grading adjustments and framing changes using conversational commands via Openclaw Skills.
- Managing complex post-production project structures including groups, slots, and versioning without manual UI interaction.
- Orchestrating render queues and outputting multiple formats like ProRes 4444 or H.264 automatically.
- Extracting shot-level metadata and snapshots for production reports and continuity logs.
How Assimilate MCP Works
- The MCP server connects to the local or remote Assimilate Live FX/SCRATCH instance via its built-in REST API on a designated port.
- The user issues a command through an agent utilizing Openclaw Skills to perform a specific production task.
- The skill translates the high-level intent into precise API calls targeting specific categories like Shots, Color Grading, or Render.
- The Assimilate software executes the command (e.g., updating a grade or starting a render) and returns technical metadata.
- Openclaw Skills process the software's response to provide status updates or confirmation back to the user interface.
Assimilate MCP Setup
To deploy these Openclaw Skills, you must have Assimilate Live FX or SCRATCH installed with the HTTP Server enabled in System Settings (default port 8080).
Install via MCPorter
mcporter config add assimilate --command npx --args '[\"-y\", \"assimilate-mcp\"]'
Claude Desktop Configuration
Update your claude_desktop_config.json with the following:
{
\"mcpServers\": {
\"assimilate\": {
\"command\": \"npx\",
\"args\": [\"-y\", \"assimilate-mcp\"]
}
}
}
Claude Code Setup
claude mcp add assimilate -- npx -y assimilate-mcp
Assimilate MCP Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes production data through a hierarchical schema that mirrors professional post-production workflows. Data is managed through the following categories within Openclaw Skills:
| Category | Tool Count | Primary Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| System & Projects | 15 | Connection management, user selection, and project lifecycle. |
| Structural | 24 | Organization via Groups, Constructs, and Slots. |
| Media Assets | 16 | Managing Shots, Versions, and Inputs including media discovery. |
| Creative | 5 | Manipulation of Color Grades and Framing metadata. |
| Playback & Output | 28 | Player control, Timeline navigation, Render status, and Output generation. |
All tools utilize standard JSON payloads for metadata exchange, ensuring compatibility with complex production databases.
Assimilate MCP Advanced Features
- Full 1:1 integration with the Assimilate REST API providing 88 distinct production tools.
- Support for remote production environments via SSH tunneling (port 8080 mapping).
- Advanced render management including status tracking and stop/start controls via Openclaw Skills.
- Deep metadata harvesting for snapshots and shot properties.
- Configurable environment variables for host, port, and authorization keys to secure production pipelines.
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