add_to_timeline

Adds a media clip from the project panel to a sequence timeline at a specific track and time.

SERVERAdobe Premiere Pro SOURCEadobe-premiere-pro-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 84 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/adobe-premiere-pro-mcp/add-to-timeline.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_to_timeline does on Adobe Premiere Pro

AI agents use add_to_timeline to create or update resources in Adobe Premiere Pro, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Adobe Premiere Pro environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`time`	number	Yes	The time in seconds where the clip should be placed on the timeline
`linkAudio`	boolean	—	When false, removes the auto-linked audio counterpart that Premiere places on audio tracks for video-track clips. Useful for video overlays whose source media (
`insertMode`	string	—	Whether to overwrite existing content or insert and shift
`sequenceId`	string	Yes	The ID of the sequence (timeline) to add the clip to
`trackIndex`	number	Yes	The index of the video or audio track (0-based)
`projectItemId`	string	Yes	The ID of the project item (clip) to add
`sourceInPoint`	number	—	Source IN point in seconds — the start of the sub-range to pull from the source (footage or sequence). Replicates marking an in point in the Source monitor. Req
`sourceOutPoint`	number	—	Source OUT point in seconds — the end of the sub-range to pull from the source. Replicates marking an out point in the Source monitor. Requires sourceInPoint.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why add_to_timeline is rated Medium

This operation modifies the timeline structure by inserting clips at designated locations. It is reversible (clips can be removed or moved), making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because misuse could result in unwanted media arrangement in a project, but effects are undoable and limited to timeline composition rather than data deletion or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool adds media clips to sequence timeline by placing them at specific tracks and time positions, which creates new content arrangements in the editing project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_to_timeline safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Adobe Premiere Pro, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_to_timeline, this is the rule to start with:

add_to_timeline Rate-limited

add_to_timeline stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_to_timeline": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_to_timeline_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Adobe Premiere Pro, apply this rule, and every add_to_timeline call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_to_timeline

What does the add_to_timeline tool do? +

Adds a media clip from the project panel to a sequence timeline at a specific track and time. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does add_to_timeline accept? +

add_to_timeline accepts 8 parameters: time, linkAudio, insertMode, sequenceId, trackIndex, projectItemId, sourceInPoint, sourceOutPoint. Required: time, sequenceId, trackIndex, projectItemId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on add_to_timeline? +

Register the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_to_timeline: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Adobe Premiere Pro. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_to_timeline? +

add_to_timeline is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add_to_timeline? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_to_timeline rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block add_to_timeline completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_to_timeline. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides add_to_timeline? +

add_to_timeline is provided by the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server (adobe-premiere-pro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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