restore_project

Restore a project from an archive (.dra) 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 restore_project does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use restore_project 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 restore_project is rated Medium

The tool overwrites or replaces the current project state by restoring from an archive. This is a write operation as it modifies project data, but is reversible (the previous project state can be re-saved). It is not destructive in the sense of permanent deletion—the previous project remains accessible if saved separately.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'restore_project' with description stating it restores 'a project from an archive (.dra) file.' Restoration involves loading and applying archived project state, which modifies the current working project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

restore_project Rate-limited

restore_project 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": {
    "restore_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "restore_project_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 restore_project call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about restore_project

What does the restore_project tool do? +

Restore a project from an archive (.dra) 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 restore_project? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit restore_project? +

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

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

restore_project 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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