resolve_add_timeline_mattes · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_add_timeline_mattes does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_add_timeline_mattes 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_timeline_mattes needs a policy

This tool creates new timeline matte objects within a DaVinci Resolve project's media pool. While it modifies project state, the operation is reversible (mattes can be removed or modified later), so it is categorized as Write rather than Execute or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_add_timeline_mattes' and description 'Add timeline mattes to the current media pool folder' indicate a create/modify operation that adds matte assets to a project.

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Verdict

resolve_add_timeline_mattes Rate-limited

resolve_add_timeline_mattes 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_timeline_mattes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_add_timeline_mattes_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_add_timeline_mattes

What does the resolve_add_timeline_mattes tool do? +

Add timeline mattes to the current media pool folder. 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_timeline_mattes? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_add_timeline_mattes: 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_timeline_mattes? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_add_timeline_mattes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_add_timeline_mattes 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_timeline_mattes completely? +

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

resolve_add_timeline_mattes 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.