get_current_render_mode

Get the current render mode (0=Individual Clips, 1=Single Clip).

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_current_render_mode does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call get_current_render_mode 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_current_render_mode is rated Low

This tool queries the current state of the render mode setting in DaVinci Resolve. It performs a read-only operation that returns information (0 or 1) about the existing configuration without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The blast radius if misused by an AI agent is minimal since it cannot alter system state or trigger unwanted actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_current_render_mode' and description 'Get the current render mode' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_current_render_mode Allowed

get_current_render_mode 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_current_render_mode": {}
  }
}

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_current_render_mode call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_current_render_mode

What does the get_current_render_mode tool do? +

Get the current render mode (0=Individual Clips, 1=Single Clip). 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_current_render_mode? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_current_render_mode? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_current_render_mode 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_current_render_mode completely? +

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

get_current_render_mode 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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