create_timeline_from_clips

A write tool on the DaVinci Resolve MCP server.

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_from_clips does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use create_timeline_from_clips 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_from_clips is rated Medium

This tool creates a new timeline artifact (a core project component in DaVinci Resolve) by organizing clips, which is a reversible modification operation. While the description is empty (reducing confidence slightly), the function name and context of a video editing server clearly indicate Write-category behavior. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_timeline_from_clips' indicates creation of a new timeline object by combining clips. The verb 'create' and the action of assembling clips into a timeline structure represents data creation/modification in the video project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_timeline_from_clips Rate-limited

create_timeline_from_clips 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_from_clips": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_timeline_from_clips_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_from_clips call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_timeline_from_clips

What does the create_timeline_from_clips tool do? +

create_timeline_from_clips is a write tool on the DaVinci Resolve MCP server. 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_from_clips? +

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

What risk level is create_timeline_from_clips? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_timeline_from_clips? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_timeline_from_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 create_timeline_from_clips completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_timeline_from_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 create_timeline_from_clips? +

create_timeline_from_clips 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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