replace_clip

Replace a clip with another media file.

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 replace_clip does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use replace_clip 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 replace_clip is rated Medium

This tool modifies project state by replacing clip references, but the operation is reversible (the original clip can be restored by replacing it back with the original file). This qualifies as Write rather than Destructive, as no data is permanently lost.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'replace_clip' and description 'Replace a clip with another media file' indicates modification of existing project content. The operation substitutes one media element with another, which is a reversible change to the video editing project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

replace_clip Rate-limited

replace_clip 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": {
    "replace_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "replace_clip_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 replace_clip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about replace_clip

What does the replace_clip tool do? +

Replace a clip with another media file. 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 replace_clip? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit replace_clip? +

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

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

replace_clip 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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