resolve_export_timeline · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_export_timeline does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_export_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_export_timeline needs a policy

This tool writes data to disk by exporting a timeline to a file format. It is reversible (the exported file can be deleted), so it does not qualify as Destructive. It does not execute arbitrary commands, delete data, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_export_timeline' and description 'Export a timeline to a file' indicate creation/writing of a new file output from existing timeline data.

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Verdict

resolve_export_timeline Rate-limited

resolve_export_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_export_timeline": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_export_timeline_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_export_timeline

What does the resolve_export_timeline tool do? +

Export a timeline to a file. 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_timeline? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_export_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_export_timeline? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_export_timeline? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_export_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_export_timeline completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_export_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_export_timeline? +

resolve_export_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.