delete_timelines_by_id

Delete timelines by their unique IDs.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_timelines_by_id does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call delete_timelines_by_id 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_timelines_by_id is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly deletes timelines, which are core project artifacts in DaVinci Resolve containing video editing work, effects, transitions, and composition. Once deleted, timelines cannot be recovered through normal application operations. This meets the Destructive category definition: 'irreversibly deletes or overwrites data, or actions that cannot be undone'.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'delete_timelines' and description confirms 'Delete timelines by their unique IDs'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_timelines_by_id Hidden

delete_timelines_by_id 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_timelines_by_id"
  ]
}

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_timelines_by_id call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_timelines_by_id

What does the delete_timelines_by_id tool do? +

Delete timelines by their unique IDs. 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_timelines_by_id? +

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

delete_timelines_by_id 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_timelines_by_id? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_timelines_by_id 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_timelines_by_id completely? +

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

delete_timelines_by_id 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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