resolve_link_clips · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_link_clips does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_link_clips 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_link_clips needs a policy

This tool modifies the project's timeline structure by establishing or removing links between clips. While reversible (clips can be unlinked), it represents a significant state change to the editing project. The action is not a simple data retrieval (Read), does not execute arbitrary code (Execute), and does not permanently destroy data (Destructive).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_link_clips' and description 'Link or unlink clips on the timeline' indicate modification of timeline state by creating or removing clip relationships.

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Verdict

resolve_link_clips Rate-limited

resolve_link_clips 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_link_clips": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_link_clips_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_link_clips

What does the resolve_link_clips tool do? +

Link or unlink clips on the timeline. 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_link_clips? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_link_clips: 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_link_clips? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_link_clips? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_link_clips 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_link_clips completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_link_clips. 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_link_clips? +

resolve_link_clips 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.