get_clip_matte_list

Get list of clip mattes for a MediaPoolItem.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_clip_matte_list does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call get_clip_matte_list to retrieve information from DaVinci Resolve MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_clip_matte_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about existing clip mattes associated with a media pool item. It performs a query operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute any actions. The read-only nature and narrow scope of querying matte information presents minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_clip_matte_list' and description states 'Get list of clip mattes for a MediaPoolItem' — the verb 'get' and 'list' clearly indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_clip_matte_list Allowed

get_clip_matte_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_clip_matte_list": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 get_clip_matte_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_clip_matte_list

What does the get_clip_matte_list tool do? +

Get list of clip mattes for a MediaPoolItem. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DaVinci Resolve MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_clip_matte_list? +

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

get_clip_matte_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_clip_matte_list? +

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

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

get_clip_matte_list 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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