duplicate_clip

Duplicates a clip on the timeline.

SERVERAdobe Premiere Pro SOURCEadobe-premiere-pro-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 21 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/duplicate-clip.md

WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_clip does on Adobe Premiere Pro

AI agents use duplicate_clip 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
`clipId`	string	Yes	The ID of the clip to duplicate
`offset`	number	—	Time offset in seconds for the duplicate (default: places immediately after original)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why duplicate_clip is rated Medium

Duplicating a clip creates new data in the Premiere Pro timeline, which is a write operation. It is reversible (unlike deletion), so it does not qualify as Destructive. The severity is medium because while it modifies the project state, the effect is localized to a single clip duplication and can be undone. In the context of video editing workflows, this is a standard, predictable operation with limited blast radius.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'duplicate_clip' and description 'Duplicates a clip on the timeline' indicate creation of new media data on the timeline. This is a reversible modification operation (clips can be deleted afterward).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs duplicate_clip 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 duplicate_clip, this is the rule to start with:

duplicate_clip Rate-limited

duplicate_clip 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": {
    "duplicate_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_clip_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 duplicate_clip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about duplicate_clip

What does the duplicate_clip tool do? +

Duplicates a clip on the timeline. 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 duplicate_clip accept? +

duplicate_clip accepts 2 parameters: clipId, offset. Required: clipId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on duplicate_clip? +

Register the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for duplicate_clip: 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 duplicate_clip? +

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

Can I rate-limit duplicate_clip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the duplicate_clip 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 duplicate_clip completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for duplicate_clip. 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 duplicate_clip? +

duplicate_clip 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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