list_timelines_tool

List all timelines in the current project as a tool.

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 list_timelines_tool does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call list_timelines_tool 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 list_timelines_tool is rated Low

This tool queries existing data (timelines) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a simple retrieval operation with no blast radius—an AI agent listing timelines cannot cause harm or unintended side effects.

From the tool's definition The tool 'list_timelines_tool' retrieves or queries timelines from the current project with description stating 'List all timelines in the current project as a tool.' The verb 'list' and the read-only nature of retrieving existing timeline information with no…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_timelines_tool Allowed

list_timelines_tool 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": {
    "list_timelines_tool": {}
  }
}

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 list_timelines_tool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_timelines_tool

What does the list_timelines_tool tool do? +

List all timelines in the current project as a tool. 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 list_timelines_tool? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_timelines_tool? +

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

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

list_timelines_tool 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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