resolve_apply_lut · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_apply_lut does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_apply_lut 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_apply_lut needs a policy

This tool modifies the color grading of a clip by applying a LUT to a node. It changes data (grade settings) but is reversible — the LUT can be removed or replaced. No code execution, deletion, or financial action is involved.

From the tool's definition Apply a LUT file to a specific node on the current clip's grade

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

resolve_apply_lut Rate-limited

resolve_apply_lut 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_apply_lut": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_apply_lut_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Resolve, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about resolve_apply_lut

What does the resolve_apply_lut tool do? +

Apply a LUT file to a specific node on the current clip's grade. 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_apply_lut? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_apply_lut: 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_apply_lut? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_apply_lut? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_apply_lut 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_apply_lut completely? +

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

resolve_apply_lut 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.