resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead 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_insert_audio_at_playhead needs a policy

Inserting audio into a timeline modifies the project's media composition reversibly—users can undo or delete the inserted audio. This is a creative edit operation (Write category) rather than destructive. Severity is medium because misuse could corrupt editing workflows or insert unwanted audio, but changes are not permanent and do not affect external systems or financial operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead' indicates insertion of audio into a DaVinci Resolve timeline at the current playhead position. Tool description is empty, limiting confidence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead Rate-limited

resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead 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_insert_audio_at_playhead": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead

What does the resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead tool do? +

resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead. 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_insert_audio_at_playhead? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead: 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_insert_audio_at_playhead? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead 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_insert_audio_at_playhead completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead. 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_insert_audio_at_playhead? +

resolve_insert_audio_at_playhead 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.