get_timeline_item_fades

Read GetFades (documented on Resolve 21.1+). Durations are in frames.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/samuelgursky-davinci-resolve-mcp/get-timeline-item-fades.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_timeline_item_fades does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call get_timeline_item_fades 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_item_fades is rated Low

Tool queries fade information from timeline items without modifying or executing operations.

From the tool's definition Read GetFades; retrieves timeline item fade durations in frames.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_timeline_item_fades Allowed

get_timeline_item_fades 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_item_fades": {}
  }
}

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_item_fades call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_timeline_item_fades

What does the get_timeline_item_fades tool do? +

Read GetFades (documented on Resolve 21.1+). Durations are in frames. 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_item_fades? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_timeline_item_fades? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_timeline_item_fades 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_item_fades completely? +

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

get_timeline_item_fades 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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