remove_from_timeline
Removes a clip from the timeline. Pass sequenceId when the clip ID came from list_sequence_tracks for a non-active sequence.
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What remove_from_timeline does on Adobe Premiere Pro
AI agents call remove_from_timeline to permanently remove resources in Adobe Premiere Pro, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
clipId | string | Yes | The ID of the clip on the timeline to remove |
deleteMode | string | — | Whether to ripple delete (close gap) or lift (leave gap) |
sequenceId | string | — | Optional sequence ID to search. If omitted, searches the active sequence first, then all sequences. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why remove_from_timeline is rated Critical
Removing a clip from a timeline is a destructive operation: it deletes the clip's position, timing, and any associated edits (keyframes, transitions, markers) from the sequence. While the source media file on disk is unaffected, the editorial decision (cut point, placement, effects) is irreversibly lost unless undo is available—and AI agents operating programmatically may not have reliable undo access.
From the tool's definition 'Removes a clip from the timeline' — the word 'removes' indicates deletion of a clip from the editing timeline, which is a destructive action that eliminates the clip's placement and associated edits.
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The rule that runs remove_from_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 remove_from_timeline, this is the rule to start with:
remove_from_timeline is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Adobe Premiere Pro, apply this rule, and every remove_from_timeline call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about remove_from_timeline
Removes a clip from the timeline. Pass sequenceId when the clip ID came from list_sequence_tracks for a non-active sequence. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
remove_from_timeline accepts 3 parameters: clipId, deleteMode, sequenceId. Required: clipId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_from_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.
remove_from_timeline is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remove_from_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for remove_from_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.
remove_from_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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