load_render_preset

Load a render preset by name.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What load_render_preset does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents invoke load_render_preset to trigger actions in DaVinci Resolve MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why load_render_preset is rated High

Loading a render preset triggers an active configuration change within DaVinci Resolve's rendering pipeline. It doesn't merely read data but applies a preset, affecting subsequent render operations. This is an execution-type action that modifies the active state of the application, though it is reversible by loading a different preset.

From the tool's definition Load a render preset by name

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

load_render_preset Rate-limited

load_render_preset stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "load_render_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "load_render_preset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 load_render_preset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about load_render_preset

What does the load_render_preset tool do? +

Load a render preset by name. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the DaVinci Resolve MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on load_render_preset? +

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

load_render_preset is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit load_render_preset? +

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

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

load_render_preset 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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