remove_clips

Remove clips by index from a video track. ripple=true closes the gaps.

Server Media-Editor-MCP nguyenph88/media-editor-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What remove_clips does on Media-Editor-MCP

AI agents call remove_clips to permanently remove resources in Media-Editor-MCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why remove_clips needs a policy

Removing clips from a video track deletes media elements from the project timeline. This is irreversible without an undo operation, and the ripple mode additionally restructures the entire timeline. Misuse by an AI agent could result in permanent loss of edited content across a video project.

From the tool's definition 'Remove clips by index from a video track' — removing clips is an irreversible deletion of timeline content; 'ripple=true closes the gaps' further alters the timeline structure permanently

Questions about remove_clips

What does the remove_clips tool do? +

Remove clips by index from a video track. ripple=true closes the gaps. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Media-Editor-MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on remove_clips? +

Register the Media-Editor- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_clips: 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 Media-Editor-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is remove_clips? +

remove_clips is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit remove_clips? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remove_clips 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 remove_clips completely? +

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

remove_clips is provided by the Media-Editor- MCP server (nguyenph88/media-editor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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