MCP Server for Autodesk ShotGrid REST API

What is MCP Server for Autodesk ShotGrid REST API?

This MCP server, built with FastMCP, enables LLM agents to programmatically query and manage Autodesk ShotGrid entities (projects, assets, tasks, users, notes, versions, bookings, etc.) via the ShotGrid REST API. It uses OAuth2 authentication and communicates over stdio transport, designed for VFX, animation, and game development pipelines that rely on ShotGrid.

How to use MCP Server for Autodesk ShotGrid REST API?

Obtain your ShotGrid host URL, OAuth2 client ID, and client secret. Run the server with uv run --directory {REPO_DIR} main.py -host https://your-shotgrid-url -ci your_client_id -cs your_client_secret. All three arguments are required. The server exposes MCP tools that your LLM agent can call.

Key features of MCP Server for Autodesk ShotGrid REST API

• Connects to Autodesk ShotGrid using OAuth2 authentication.
• Exposes ShotGrid REST API operations as MCP tools via FastMCP.
• Query projects, users, assets, tasks, notes, versions, bookings, and more.
• Retrieve detailed information about specific entities by ID.
• Designed for integration with LLM-based workflows (stdio transport).
• Modular codebase separating server logic from API wrapper.

Use cases of MCP Server for Autodesk ShotGrid REST API

• AI assistant that retrieves project status or shot lists for production managers.
• Automated task assignment and note retrieval for review workflows.
• Querying recent versions or bookings across multiple projects.
• Extracting user and entity information for pipeline tool integration.

FAQ from MCP Server for Autodesk ShotGrid REST API

What authentication does the server support?

The server uses OAuth2 authentication with a client ID and client secret. Your ShotGrid account must have API access enabled.

What transport does the server use?

The server uses transport="stdio" only, as implemented by FastMCP.

What are the runtime requirements?

Python 3.11 is required, along with the httpx, httpx-auth, and mcp.server.fastmcp packages.

Can I customize the available tools?

Yes. The tools are defined in main.py and can be extended or modified for your workflow. The underlying ShotGrid REST API logic is in shotgrid_rest.py.

How do I find the full argument and return details for each tool?

The function docstrings in main.py document all arguments and return values for the available MCP tools.