resolve_create_project · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_create_project does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_create_project 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_project needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a project) in the DaVinci Resolve application, making it a Write operation rather than Read. It does not execute arbitrary code or shell commands, so it is not Execute. It does not irreversibly delete data, so it is not Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new project with the given name and open it.' The verb 'create' indicates data creation. The tool modifies the DaVinci Resolve workspace by adding a new project, which is a reversible operation (projects can be deleted).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

resolve_create_project Rate-limited

resolve_create_project 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_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_create_project_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_create_project

What does the resolve_create_project tool do? +

Create a new project with the given name and open it. 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_project? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_create_project: 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_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_create_project 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_project completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_create_project. 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_project? +

resolve_create_project 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.