add_subfolder

Create a new subfolder in the current Media Pool folder.

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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WHAT IT DOES

What add_subfolder does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use add_subfolder 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_subfolder is rated Medium

This tool creates a new organizational structure (subfolder) in the media pool, which is a reversible write operation. The action modifies the project's organizational hierarchy but does not execute external code, destroy data, or involve financial transactions. The blast radius is minimal—accidentally creating unwanted subfolders is easily remedied by deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new subfolder in the current Media Pool folder.' The verb 'Create' indicates data creation/modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_subfolder 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_subfolder, this is the rule to start with:

add_subfolder Rate-limited

add_subfolder 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_subfolder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_subfolder_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_subfolder call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_subfolder

What does the add_subfolder tool do? +

Create a new subfolder in the current Media Pool folder. 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_subfolder? +

Register the DaVinci Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_subfolder: 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_subfolder? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_subfolder? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_subfolder 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_subfolder completely? +

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

add_subfolder 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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