move_media_pool_folders

Move folders to a different Media Pool location.

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 move_media_pool_folders does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use move_media_pool_folders 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 move_media_pool_folders is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by reorganizing folder hierarchies within DaVinci Resolve's media pool. The action is reversible (folders can be moved back to their original locations), which places it in the Write category rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'move_media_pool_folders' and description states it 'Move folders to a different Media Pool location.' This operation modifies the organizational structure of media assets by changing folder locations within the Media Pool.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

move_media_pool_folders Rate-limited

move_media_pool_folders 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": {
    "move_media_pool_folders": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_media_pool_folders_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 move_media_pool_folders call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about move_media_pool_folders

What does the move_media_pool_folders tool do? +

Move folders to a different Media Pool location. 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 move_media_pool_folders? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit move_media_pool_folders? +

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

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

move_media_pool_folders 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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