set_project_preset

What set_project_preset does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use set_project_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.

Why set_project_preset is rated Medium

This tool modifies project configuration by applying a preset, which constitutes data alteration. It is reversible (unlike Destructive actions), does not execute arbitrary code or shell commands (unlike Execute), and does not involve financial transactions. The severity is medium because an AI agent could accidentally apply an inappropriate preset that disrupts a project's workflow, but the change can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool applies a project preset to the current project—a modification operation. The description indicates it changes project settings/configuration, which is reversible (presets can be changed or undone).

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

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_project_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_project_preset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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