resolve_item_select_take · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_item_select_take does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_item_select_take 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_item_select_take needs a policy

This tool modifies the active take selection for a timeline item in DaVinci Resolve, which is a reversible write operation — changing which take is selected. It doesn't delete data or execute code, but it does alter project state.

From the tool's definition Select a specific take for a timeline item

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

resolve_item_select_take Rate-limited

resolve_item_select_take 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_item_select_take": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_item_select_take_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_item_select_take

What does the resolve_item_select_take tool do? +

Select a specific take for a timeline item. 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_item_select_take? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_item_select_take: 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_item_select_take? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_item_select_take? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_item_select_take 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_item_select_take completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_item_select_take. 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_item_select_take? +

resolve_item_select_take 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.