insert_audio_to_current_track

Insert audio file to current track at playhead position.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What insert_audio_to_current_track does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use insert_audio_to_current_track to create or update resources in DaVinci Resolve MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your DaVinci Resolve MCP environment.

RISK

Why insert_audio_to_current_track is rated Medium

This tool modifies the video project by adding audio content to the timeline at a specified position. It is a reversible operation (audio can be removed or timeline edits undone), making it Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because misuse could corrupt a project or add unwanted audio, but the effect is localized to a single track insertion and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'insert_audio_to_current_track' and description 'Insert audio file to current track at playhead position' directly indicate creation/insertion of media into a timeline.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

insert_audio_to_current_track Rate-limited

insert_audio_to_current_track stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "insert_audio_to_current_track": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insert_audio_to_current_track_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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 insert_audio_to_current_track call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about insert_audio_to_current_track

What does the insert_audio_to_current_track tool do? +

Insert audio file to current track at playhead position. It is categorised as a Write tool in the DaVinci Resolve MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on insert_audio_to_current_track? +

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

insert_audio_to_current_track is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit insert_audio_to_current_track? +

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

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

insert_audio_to_current_track 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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