add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool

Add clip mattes from Media Storage to a MediaPoolItem.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/samuelgursky-davinci-resolve-mcp/add-clip-mattes-to-media-pool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool to create or update resources in DaVinci Resolve MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your DaVinci Resolve MCP environment.

RISK

Why add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool is rated Medium

This tool creates new associations between clip mattes and media pool items. While it modifies project data, it is reversible (mattes can be removed or projects can be reverted), does not delete data, and does not execute arbitrary code or move money. The blast radius is contained to the video project being edited.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool' and description 'Add clip mattes from Media Storage to a MediaPoolItem' indicate creation/addition of media assets to a project's media pool, which modifies project state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and DaVinci Resolve MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool, this is the rule to start with:

add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool Rate-limited

add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool 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": {
    "add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect DaVinci Resolve MCP, apply this rule, and every add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool

What does the add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool tool do? +

Add clip mattes from Media Storage to a MediaPoolItem. It is categorised as a Write tool in the DaVinci Resolve MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool? +

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

What risk level is add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool? +

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

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

add_clip_mattes_to_media_pool is provided by the DaVinci Resolve MCP server (samuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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