resolve_set_project_setting · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_set_project_setting does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_set_project_setting 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_set_project_setting needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies project settings in DaVinci Resolve, which are reversible changes. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. However, modifying project settings could affect rendering behavior, color space, frame rates, or other critical project parameters, warranting medium severity due to potential downstream effects on project integrity or workflow.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_set_project_setting' and description 'Write a project setting' explicitly indicate modification of project configuration data.

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Verdict

resolve_set_project_setting Rate-limited

resolve_set_project_setting 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_set_project_setting": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_set_project_setting_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_set_project_setting

What does the resolve_set_project_setting tool do? +

Write a project setting. 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_set_project_setting? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_set_project_setting: 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_set_project_setting? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_set_project_setting? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_set_project_setting 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_set_project_setting completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_set_project_setting. 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_set_project_setting? +

resolve_set_project_setting 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.