resolve_export_frame · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_export_frame does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_export_frame 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_export_frame needs a policy

Exporting a frame creates a new image file on disk, which is a reversible write operation. It is not destructive (the original project remains intact), not financial, and not arbitrary code execution. The severity is medium because uncontrolled exports could fill storage, expose sensitive video content, or create unintended artifacts, but the operation itself is non-destructive and limited in scope.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_export_frame' and description 'Export the current frame as a still image' indicates creation of a new file artifact (image export). This is a write operation that creates data without destroying or executing arbitrary code.

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Verdict

resolve_export_frame Rate-limited

resolve_export_frame 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_export_frame": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_export_frame_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_export_frame

What does the resolve_export_frame tool do? +

Export the current frame as a still image. 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_export_frame? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_export_frame: 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_export_frame? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_export_frame? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_export_frame 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_export_frame completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_export_frame. 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_export_frame? +

resolve_export_frame 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.