Set a property on a Media Pool clip. Args: clip_id: Unique ID of the clip. property_name: Property name (e.g. 'Clip Name', 'Comments', 'Description'). property_value: Value to set.
AI agents use set_clip_property 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.
This tool modifies clip properties (name, comments, description) which are reversible metadata changes in the video editing project. It does not execute code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. However, it can alter project state in ways that might affect workflows or corrupt project integrity if misused, warranting medium severity.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set a property on a Media Pool clip' with parameters for clip_id, property_name, and property_value. The verb 'Set' indicates modification of data (clip metadata).
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access set_clip_property gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and DaVinci Resolve MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for set_clip_property:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"set_clip_property": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "set_clip_property_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}set_clip_property 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.
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Set a property on a Media Pool clip. Args: clip_id: Unique ID of the clip. property_name: Property name (e.g. 'Clip Name', 'Comments', 'Description'). property_value: Value to set. 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.
Register the DaVinci Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_clip_property: 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.
set_clip_property is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_clip_property 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_clip_property. 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.
set_clip_property 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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