resolve_get_current_thumbnail · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_get_current_thumbnail does on Resolve

AI agents call resolve_get_current_thumbnail to retrieve information from Resolve without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resolve_get_current_thumbnail needs a policy

This tool reads and returns thumbnail image data from the current clip in DaVinci Resolve's Color page. It is a pure read/query operation with no modifications to any data.

From the tool's definition 'Get thumbnail image data for the current clip on the Color page' — retrieves image data only, no side effects

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about resolve_get_current_thumbnail

What does the resolve_get_current_thumbnail tool do? +

Get thumbnail image data for the current clip on the Color page. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Resolve MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_get_current_thumbnail? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_get_current_thumbnail: 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_get_current_thumbnail? +

resolve_get_current_thumbnail is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit resolve_get_current_thumbnail? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_get_current_thumbnail 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_get_current_thumbnail completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_get_current_thumbnail. 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_get_current_thumbnail? +

resolve_get_current_thumbnail 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.