export_layout_preset_tool

Export a layout preset to a file.

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 export_layout_preset_tool does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use export_layout_preset_tool 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 export_layout_preset_tool is rated Medium

This tool creates or exports data (layout preset configuration) to a file on disk, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, move funds, or perform destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Export a layout preset to a file. The tool writes/serializes layout configuration data to persistent storage (a file), modifying the filesystem.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

export_layout_preset_tool Rate-limited

export_layout_preset_tool 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": {
    "export_layout_preset_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_layout_preset_tool_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 export_layout_preset_tool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about export_layout_preset_tool

What does the export_layout_preset_tool tool do? +

Export a layout preset to a file. 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 export_layout_preset_tool? +

Register the DaVinci Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_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 export_layout_preset_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit export_layout_preset_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_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 export_layout_preset_tool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for export_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 export_layout_preset_tool? +

export_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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