get_fusion_comp_by_name

Get a Fusion composition from a timeline item by name.

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_fusion_comp_by_name does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call get_fusion_comp_by_name 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_fusion_comp_by_name is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries a Fusion composition object from an existing timeline item by matching a name parameter. It performs a lookup/fetch operation with no side effects—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute code. The action is read-only and the blast radius of misuse is minimal, as it only returns data that already exists.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_fusion_comp_by_name' and description 'Get a Fusion composition from a timeline item by name' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_fusion_comp_by_name Allowed

get_fusion_comp_by_name 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_fusion_comp_by_name": {}
  }
}

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_fusion_comp_by_name call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_fusion_comp_by_name

What does the get_fusion_comp_by_name tool do? +

Get a Fusion composition from a timeline item by name. 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_fusion_comp_by_name? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_fusion_comp_by_name? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_fusion_comp_by_name 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_fusion_comp_by_name completely? +

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

get_fusion_comp_by_name 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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