resolve_move_folders · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_move_folders does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_move_folders 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_move_folders needs a policy

This tool modifies the location/hierarchy of folders in the media pool, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or involve financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Move media pool folders to a target folder' — a non-destructive modification of media organization structure within DaVinci Resolve.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

resolve_move_folders Rate-limited

resolve_move_folders 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_move_folders": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_move_folders_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Resolve, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about resolve_move_folders

What does the resolve_move_folders tool do? +

Move media pool folders to a target folder. 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_move_folders? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_move_folders: 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_move_folders? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_move_folders? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_move_folders 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_move_folders completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_move_folders. 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_move_folders? +

resolve_move_folders 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.