resolve_add_track · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_add_track does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_add_track 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_track needs a policy

This tool modifies project state by adding a track to an existing timeline. It is a Write operation because it creates/modifies data (timeline structure) reversibly. While adding a track is a non-destructive change that can be undone, it does alter the project's timeline architecture.

From the tool's definition resolve_add_track: 'Add a track to the current timeline.' This tool creates a new track in a DaVinci Resolve timeline, a reversible modification to project structure.

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Verdict

resolve_add_track Rate-limited

resolve_add_track 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_track": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_add_track_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_add_track

What does the resolve_add_track tool do? +

Add a track to the current timeline. 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_track? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_add_track: 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_track? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_add_track? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_add_track 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_track completely? +

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

resolve_add_track 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.