resolve_auto_sync_audio · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_auto_sync_audio does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_auto_sync_audio 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_auto_sync_audio needs a policy

Auto-syncing audio modifies the synchronization metadata/relationships of clips in a bin. This is a reversible write operation (sync can be undone or re-applied), but it affects all clips in a bin which gives it medium severity blast radius.

From the tool's definition Auto-sync audio for all clips in a bin

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Verdict

resolve_auto_sync_audio Rate-limited

resolve_auto_sync_audio 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_auto_sync_audio": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_auto_sync_audio_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_auto_sync_audio

What does the resolve_auto_sync_audio tool do? +

Auto-sync audio for all clips in a bin. 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_auto_sync_audio? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_auto_sync_audio: 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_auto_sync_audio? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_auto_sync_audio? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_auto_sync_audio 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_auto_sync_audio completely? +

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

resolve_auto_sync_audio 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.