create_timeline

Create a new timeline with the given name.

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 create_timeline does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use create_timeline 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 create_timeline is rated Medium

The tool creates a new data structure (a timeline) in DaVinci Resolve, which is a write operation. It is reversible (timelines can be deleted), so it does not qualify as Destructive. The severity is medium because while timeline creation itself is straightforward, an AI agent creating many timelines could disrupt project organization, though the impact is containable through deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_timeline' and description states it will 'Create a new timeline with the given name.' This is a reversible creation operation that adds a new artifact to the video editing project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_timeline Rate-limited

create_timeline 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": {
    "create_timeline": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_timeline_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 create_timeline call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_timeline

What does the create_timeline tool do? +

Create a new timeline with the given name. 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 create_timeline? +

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

What risk level is create_timeline? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_timeline? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_timeline completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_timeline? +

create_timeline 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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