export_render_preset

Export a render 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_render_preset does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use export_render_preset 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_render_preset is rated Medium

This tool creates or exports data (a render preset configuration) to a file, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies the filesystem state by creating a new file, this is not destructive (the file can be deleted or overwritten).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'export_render_preset' and description 'Export a render preset to a file' indicate creation of a file artifact. The action writes data to the filesystem.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

export_render_preset Rate-limited

export_render_preset 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_render_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_render_preset_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_render_preset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about export_render_preset

What does the export_render_preset tool do? +

Export a render 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_render_preset? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit export_render_preset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_render_preset 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_render_preset completely? +

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

export_render_preset 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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