delete_layout_preset_tool

Delete a layout preset.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_layout_preset_tool does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call delete_layout_preset_tool to permanently remove resources in DaVinci Resolve MCP, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_layout_preset_tool is rated Critical

The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on a layout preset. While the blast radius is limited to UI layout configurations (not data loss in the traditional sense), it permanently removes user settings that cannot be recovered without recreating them manually. This qualifies as Destructive rather than Write because the action cannot be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly uses 'delete' and description states 'Delete a layout preset.' This is an irreversible action that removes a user-created configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_layout_preset_tool Hidden

delete_layout_preset_tool is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_layout_preset_tool"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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 delete_layout_preset_tool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_layout_preset_tool

What does the delete_layout_preset_tool tool do? +

Delete a layout preset. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the DaVinci Resolve MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_layout_preset_tool? +

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

delete_layout_preset_tool is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_layout_preset_tool? +

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

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

delete_layout_preset_tool 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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