set_selected_clip

Set a clip as selected in the Media Pool.

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_selected_clip does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use set_selected_clip 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_selected_clip is rated Medium

This tool modifies the state of the DaVinci Resolve application by changing which clip is selected, but does not create, delete, or permanently alter media files or project data. It is a state-changing operation (Write category) rather than destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'set_selected_clip'; description: 'Set a clip as selected in the Media Pool.' The verb 'set' indicates modification of application state (selection state), which is a reversible change to the editing environment.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_selected_clip Rate-limited

set_selected_clip 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_selected_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_selected_clip_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_selected_clip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_selected_clip

What does the set_selected_clip tool do? +

Set a clip as selected in the Media Pool. 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_selected_clip? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_selected_clip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_selected_clip 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_selected_clip completely? +

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

set_selected_clip 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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