resolve_duplicate_timeline · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_duplicate_timeline does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_duplicate_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_duplicate_timeline needs a policy

The tool creates (duplicates) a timeline, modifying the project by adding a new timeline object. This is a Write action: it creates data reversibly and does not delete or irreversibly alter existing content. Severity is medium because unintended timeline duplication could clutter a project and consume storage, but it's reversible via deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Duplicate the current active timeline' — this creates a new copy of timeline data, which is a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

resolve_duplicate_timeline Rate-limited

resolve_duplicate_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_duplicate_timeline": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_duplicate_timeline_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_duplicate_timeline

What does the resolve_duplicate_timeline tool do? +

Duplicate the current active 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_duplicate_timeline? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_duplicate_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_duplicate_timeline? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_duplicate_timeline? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_duplicate_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_duplicate_timeline completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_duplicate_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_duplicate_timeline? +

resolve_duplicate_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.