resolve_smart_reframe · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_smart_reframe does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_smart_reframe 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_smart_reframe needs a policy

This tool modifies a clip by applying Smart Reframe (auto-cropping/reframing for different aspect ratios). It changes the clip's properties in the timeline/project, which is a reversible modification. It does not delete data or execute arbitrary code, so Write is the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Apply Smart Reframe to a clip (auto-crops for different aspect ratios)

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Verdict

resolve_smart_reframe Rate-limited

resolve_smart_reframe 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_smart_reframe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_smart_reframe_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_smart_reframe

What does the resolve_smart_reframe tool do? +

Apply Smart Reframe to a clip (auto-crops for different aspect ratios). Requires Resolve Studio. 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_smart_reframe? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_smart_reframe: 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_smart_reframe? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_smart_reframe? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_smart_reframe 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_smart_reframe completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_smart_reframe. 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_smart_reframe? +

resolve_smart_reframe 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.