resolve_load_layout_preset · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_load_layout_preset does on Resolve

AI agents invoke resolve_load_layout_preset to trigger actions in Resolve. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resolve_load_layout_preset needs a policy

Loading a layout preset changes the state of the DaVinci Resolve UI, which is an external operation with side effects beyond simple data retrieval. It's not purely destructive or a write to data, but it executes an action that modifies the application environment. Misuse could disrupt an editor's workspace layout, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Load a UI layout preset — triggers an external operation that changes the application UI state

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Verdict

resolve_load_layout_preset Rate-limited

resolve_load_layout_preset stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_load_layout_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_load_layout_preset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_load_layout_preset

What does the resolve_load_layout_preset tool do? +

Load a UI layout preset (e.g. 'Color Grading', 'Dual Screen Edit'). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Resolve MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_load_layout_preset? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_load_layout_preset: 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_load_layout_preset? +

resolve_load_layout_preset is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit resolve_load_layout_preset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_load_layout_preset 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_load_layout_preset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_load_layout_preset. 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_load_layout_preset? +

resolve_load_layout_preset 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.