resolve_update_marker_data · Resolve MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_update_marker_data does on Resolve

AI agents use resolve_update_marker_data 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_marker_data needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating marker metadata within a DaVinci Resolve project. It is not destructive (the marker itself is not deleted), does not execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update'; description states 'Attach or update custom data on an existing marker' — this modifies metadata on an existing marker object.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

resolve_update_marker_data Rate-limited

resolve_update_marker_data 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_marker_data": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_update_marker_data_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_marker_data

What does the resolve_update_marker_data tool do? +

Attach or update custom data on an existing marker. 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_marker_data? +

Register the Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_update_marker_data: 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_marker_data? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_update_marker_data? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve_update_marker_data 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_marker_data completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve_update_marker_data. 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_marker_data? +

resolve_update_marker_data 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.