resolve_save_render_preset · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_save_render_preset does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_save_render_preset 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_save_render_preset needs a policy

This tool creates or stores a new render preset configuration, which is reversible data creation. It does not execute rendering, delete presets, modify project files irreversibly, or move money. The blast radius is minimal: an agent could create many presets or overwrite existing ones, but presets are typically benign configuration data and can be deleted or replaced.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'save' and description states 'Save current render settings as a new named preset' — this creates a new preset configuration.

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Verdict

resolve_save_render_preset Rate-limited

resolve_save_render_preset 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_save_render_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_save_render_preset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_save_render_preset

What does the resolve_save_render_preset tool do? +

Save current render settings as a new named preset. 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_save_render_preset? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_save_render_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_save_render_preset? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_save_render_preset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_save_render_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_save_render_preset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_save_render_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_save_render_preset? +

resolve_save_render_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.