get_current_timeline

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_current_timeline needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about the current timeline in DaVinci Resolve without modifying, executing operations, or deleting anything. It is a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_current_timeline' and description states 'Get the name of the current timeline' — a pure retrieval operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_current_timeline gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_current_timeline

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and DaVinci MCP Professional, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_current_timeline:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_current_timeline": {}
  }
}

get_current_timeline is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_current_timeline

What does the get_current_timeline tool do? +

Get the name of the current timeline. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DaVinci MCP Professional MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_current_timeline? +

Register the DaVinci MCP Professional MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_current_timeline: 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 DaVinci MCP Professional. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_current_timeline? +

get_current_timeline is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_current_timeline? +

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

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

get_current_timeline is provided by the DaVinci MCP Professional MCP server (positronikal/davinci-mcp-professional). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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