save_as_new_render_preset

Save current render settings as a new preset.

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 save_as_new_render_preset does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use save_as_new_render_preset 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 save_as_new_render_preset is rated Medium

This tool creates or stores a new render preset configuration, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not execute rendering, delete data, or trigger irreversible actions. The blast radius is minimal—a malicious preset could at worst cause inefficient renders or require manual deletion/overwriting of the preset. No financial, destructive, or code execution impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'save_as_new_render_preset' and description 'Save current render settings as a new preset' indicate creation of a new configuration object.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

save_as_new_render_preset Rate-limited

save_as_new_render_preset 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": {
    "save_as_new_render_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "save_as_new_render_preset_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 save_as_new_render_preset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about save_as_new_render_preset

What does the save_as_new_render_preset tool do? +

Save current render settings as a new preset. 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 save_as_new_render_preset? +

Register the DaVinci Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for save_as_new_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 save_as_new_render_preset? +

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

Can I rate-limit save_as_new_render_preset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the save_as_new_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 save_as_new_render_preset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for save_as_new_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 save_as_new_render_preset? +

save_as_new_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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