set_clip_third_party_metadata

Set third-party metadata on a clip.

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 set_clip_third_party_metadata does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use set_clip_third_party_metadata 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 set_clip_third_party_metadata is rated Medium

This tool modifies metadata associated with a video clip in DaVinci Resolve. While metadata changes are generally reversible through the UI or by calling the function again with different values, an agent that incorrectly modifies metadata on important clips could cause data loss or confusion about clip properties.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_clip_third_party_metadata' and description 'Set third-party metadata on a clip' indicate modification of clip metadata. The verb 'set' shows data is being written/modified.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_clip_third_party_metadata Rate-limited

set_clip_third_party_metadata 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": {
    "set_clip_third_party_metadata": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_clip_third_party_metadata_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 set_clip_third_party_metadata call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_clip_third_party_metadata

What does the set_clip_third_party_metadata tool do? +

Set third-party metadata on a clip. 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 set_clip_third_party_metadata? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_clip_third_party_metadata? +

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

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

set_clip_third_party_metadata 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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