resolve_reset_all_node_colors · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_reset_all_node_colors does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_reset_all_node_colors 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_reset_all_node_colors needs a policy

This tool modifies (resets) visual properties of nodes in a DaVinci Resolve color grade, which is a reversible write operation. While it affects the current project state, the change can be undone (Resolve supports undo/redo), and no data is permanently deleted or destroyed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_reset_all_node_colors' and description 'Reset node colors for all nodes in the current clip's active grade version' indicate modification of color grading node properties.

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Verdict

resolve_reset_all_node_colors Rate-limited

resolve_reset_all_node_colors 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_reset_all_node_colors": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_reset_all_node_colors_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_reset_all_node_colors

What does the resolve_reset_all_node_colors tool do? +

Reset node colors for all nodes in the current clip's active grade version. 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_reset_all_node_colors? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_reset_all_node_colors: 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_reset_all_node_colors? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_reset_all_node_colors? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_reset_all_node_colors 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_reset_all_node_colors completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_reset_all_node_colors. 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_reset_all_node_colors? +

resolve_reset_all_node_colors 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.