folder_export

Export a Media Pool folder 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 folder_export does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use folder_export 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 folder_export is rated Medium

The tool exports data (a Media Pool folder) to a file, which is a Write operation that creates new data on disk. While export operations are generally reversible and not destructive, they involve creating files that could consume disk space or overwrite existing files.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'folder_export' and description states 'Export a Media Pool folder to a file.' This creates/generates a new file on the system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

folder_export Rate-limited

folder_export 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": {
    "folder_export": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "folder_export_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 folder_export call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about folder_export

What does the folder_export tool do? +

Export a Media Pool folder 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 folder_export? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit folder_export? +

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

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

folder_export 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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