resolve_build_timeline · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_build_timeline does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_build_timeline 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_build_timeline needs a policy

Based on the tool name, this likely creates or constructs a timeline in DaVinci Resolve, which is a Write operation. However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence. Building a timeline is generally reversible (can be deleted), so severity is medium. The sibling tool 'build_timeline' reinforces the interpretation that this creates a new timeline object.

From the tool's definition Tool name: resolve_build_timeline; description is empty. Sibling tool 'build_timeline' suggests timeline creation/construction in DaVinci Resolve.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

resolve_build_timeline Rate-limited

resolve_build_timeline 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_build_timeline": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_build_timeline_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_build_timeline

What does the resolve_build_timeline tool do? +

resolve_build_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_build_timeline? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_build_timeline: 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_build_timeline? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_build_timeline? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_build_timeline 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_build_timeline completely? +

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

resolve_build_timeline 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.