get_timeline_by_index

Get a timeline by its 1-based index.

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_timeline_by_index does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call get_timeline_by_index 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_timeline_by_index is rated Low

This tool retrieves timeline information by index lookup. The verb 'get' and the read-only nature of the operation (no creation, modification, deletion, or code execution) clearly classify it as Read. The severity is low because retrieving timeline metadata poses minimal risk even if called inappropriately by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_timeline_by_index' and description 'Get a timeline by its 1-based index' indicate a retrieval operation that queries timeline data without modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_timeline_by_index Allowed

get_timeline_by_index 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_timeline_by_index": {}
  }
}

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_timeline_by_index call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_timeline_by_index

What does the get_timeline_by_index tool do? +

Get a timeline by its 1-based index. 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_timeline_by_index? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_timeline_by_index? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_timeline_by_index 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_timeline_by_index completely? +

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

get_timeline_by_index 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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