trim_clip

Adjusts the in and out points of a clip on the timeline, effectively shortening it.

SERVERAdobe Premiere Pro SOURCEadobe-premiere-pro-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 41 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/trim-clip.md

WHAT IT DOES

What trim_clip does on Adobe Premiere Pro

AI agents use trim_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 on the timeline to trim
`inPoint`	number	—	The new in point in seconds from the start of the clip
`duration`	number	—	Alternative: set the desired timeline duration in seconds; cannot be combined with outPoint
`outPoint`	number	—	The new out point in seconds from the start of the clip; cannot be combined with duration

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why trim_clip is rated Medium

The tool modifies existing media by adjusting clip boundaries (in/out points), which is a reversible edit operation typical of video editing. It does not delete the underlying media file, only adjusts how it is used in the timeline. This is a Write operation (modify data reversibly) rather than Destructive (irreversible deletion).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Adjusts the in and out points of a clip on the timeline, effectively shortening it.' This modifies clip properties reversibly through timeline editing.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

trim_clip Rate-limited

trim_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": {
    "trim_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trim_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 trim_clip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about trim_clip

What does the trim_clip tool do? +

Adjusts the in and out points of a clip on the timeline, effectively shortening it. 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 trim_clip accept? +

trim_clip accepts 4 parameters: clipId, inPoint, duration, outPoint. Required: clipId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on trim_clip? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit trim_clip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the trim_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 trim_clip completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for trim_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 trim_clip? +

trim_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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