High-risk tools in DaVinci Resolve MCP Server
6 of the 32 tools in DaVinci Resolve MCP Server are classified as high risk. This page profiles those tools specifically, with recommended policy actions and the attack patterns that target them.
Every operation listed below is an action PolicyLayer recommends controlling at the transport layer. Open any tool to see the full profile, risk score, and YAML policy snippet.
Tools at high risk
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execute_luaExecuteExecute a Lua script in Resolve's Fusion environment.
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play_timelineExecuteStart playback in the current timeline.
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start_project_renderExecuteStart rendering the current project with optional preset and path.
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stop_timelineExecuteStop playback in the current timeline.
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open_pageExecuteOpen a specific page in DaVinci Resolve.
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set_playhead_positionExecuteSet the playhead position to a specific frame in the current timeline.
Attacks that target this class
High-risk tools in any server share these documented attack patterns. Each links to the full case and the defensive policy.