set_optimized_media_mode

Set optimized media mode for the current project.

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_optimized_media_mode does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use set_optimized_media_mode 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_optimized_media_mode is rated Medium

This tool modifies project settings/configuration (optimized media mode), which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code or delete data, but it does alter project state. The severity is medium because changing media optimization settings could affect workflow performance or output quality, but the change is reversible by toggling the setting back.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_optimized_media_mode' indicates modification of project settings. The description states 'Set optimized media mode for the current project,' which is a configuration change affecting how the project processes media.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_optimized_media_mode Rate-limited

set_optimized_media_mode 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_optimized_media_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_optimized_media_mode_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_optimized_media_mode call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_optimized_media_mode

What does the set_optimized_media_mode tool do? +

Set optimized media mode for the current project. 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_optimized_media_mode? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_optimized_media_mode? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_optimized_media_mode 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_optimized_media_mode completely? +

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

set_optimized_media_mode 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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