resolve_reset_grades · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_reset_grades does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_reset_grades 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_grades needs a policy

This tool modifies project data (color grades) in a reversible manner. While the grades are removed, they are not permanently destroyed (undo is typically available in professional software), and the action affects only the current clip. This is Write rather than Destructive because color grade resets can generally be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Reset all grades on the current clip to neutral (removes all corrections)' — this modifies color grading data by removing previously applied corrections.

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Verdict

resolve_reset_grades Rate-limited

resolve_reset_grades 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_grades": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_reset_grades_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_reset_grades

What does the resolve_reset_grades tool do? +

Reset all grades on the current clip to neutral (removes all corrections). 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_grades? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_reset_grades: 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_grades? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_reset_grades? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_reset_grades 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_grades completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_reset_grades. 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_grades? +

resolve_reset_grades 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.