resolve_update_layout_preset · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_update_layout_preset does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_update_layout_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_update_layout_preset needs a policy

This tool modifies layout preset settings without deleting them irreversibly. A user can undo the change by re-saving a different layout configuration. While layout changes could affect a user's workflow if misapplied by an agent, the impact is limited to UI/workspace configuration (not financial, not destructive, not executing arbitrary code).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Overwrite an existing layout preset' — both indicate modification of existing data. The verb 'overwrite' confirms reversible changes to stored layout configuration.

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Verdict

resolve_update_layout_preset Rate-limited

resolve_update_layout_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_update_layout_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_update_layout_preset_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_update_layout_preset

What does the resolve_update_layout_preset tool do? +

Overwrite an existing layout preset with the current layout. 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_update_layout_preset? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_update_layout_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_update_layout_preset? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_update_layout_preset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_update_layout_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_update_layout_preset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_update_layout_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_update_layout_preset? +

resolve_update_layout_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.