resolve_import_media · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_import_media does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_import_media 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_import_media needs a policy

The tool adds media files to a project's media pool, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies project state, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move funds. The severity is medium because importing malicious or excessive media files could degrade project performance or introduce unintended content, but the action is fundamentally reversible by removing imported media.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_import_media' and description 'Import media files into the media pool' indicate creation/addition of data to DaVinci Resolve's project.

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Verdict

resolve_import_media Rate-limited

resolve_import_media 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_import_media": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_import_media_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_import_media

What does the resolve_import_media tool do? +

Import media files into the media pool. 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_import_media? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_import_media: 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_import_media? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_import_media? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_import_media 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_import_media completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_import_media. 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_import_media? +

resolve_import_media 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.