resolve_create_compound_clip · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_create_compound_clip does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_create_compound_clip 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_create_compound_clip needs a policy

Creating a compound clip modifies the project by introducing a new composite media object, which is a reversible write operation. While it doesn't directly delete or execute external code, it permanently changes the project's structure and timeline organization.

From the tool's definition The tool 'resolve_create_compound_clip' performs 'create' operation on media assets in DaVinci Resolve, producing a new compound clip artifact from selected items. This is a reversible modification of the project structure.

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Verdict

resolve_create_compound_clip Rate-limited

resolve_create_compound_clip 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_create_compound_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_create_compound_clip_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_create_compound_clip

What does the resolve_create_compound_clip tool do? +

Create a compound clip from selected items on a track. 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_create_compound_clip? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_create_compound_clip: 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_create_compound_clip? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_create_compound_clip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_create_compound_clip 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_create_compound_clip completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_create_compound_clip. 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_create_compound_clip? +

resolve_create_compound_clip 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.