resolve_add_markers · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_add_markers does on Resolve

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resolve_add_markers needs a policy

The tool performs a Write operation: it reads director notes and creates markers (adds them to a project). While it has a Read component (reading from .edl.json), the primary action is creating/adding markers to the timeline, which is a reversible modification. Severity is medium because marker creation is not destructive and limited in scope, though it could affect project organization if misapplied at scale.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'add_markers' indicating it creates or modifies markers. Description mentions reading from a file and the 'add' prefix in the tool name confirms a creation/modification operation rather than retrieval only.

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Verdict

resolve_add_markers Rate-limited

resolve_add_markers 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": {
    "resolve_add_markers": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_add_markers_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_add_markers

What does the resolve_add_markers tool do? +

Read the directors_notes from the .edl.json in *folder_path* and. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Resolve MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_add_markers? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_add_markers: 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 Resolve. Nothing to install.

What risk level is resolve_add_markers? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_add_markers? +

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

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

resolve_add_markers is provided by the Resolve MCP server (jenkinsm13/resolve-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.