set_timeline_format_tool

Set timeline format (resolution and frame rate).

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_timeline_format_tool does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use set_timeline_format_tool 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_timeline_format_tool is rated Medium

This tool modifies timeline properties (resolution and frame rate) which are project settings that can be changed back to previous values. It is a Write operation because it changes state reversibly. Severity is medium because incorrect timeline format could require re-rendering work and impact project usability, but the change is not destructive and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_timeline_format_tool' and description 'Set timeline format (resolution and frame rate)' indicate modification of project settings. This creates or modifies project configuration in a reversible manner.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_timeline_format_tool Rate-limited

set_timeline_format_tool 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_timeline_format_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_timeline_format_tool_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_timeline_format_tool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_timeline_format_tool

What does the set_timeline_format_tool tool do? +

Set timeline format (resolution and frame rate). 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_timeline_format_tool? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_timeline_format_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_timeline_format_tool 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_timeline_format_tool completely? +

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

set_timeline_format_tool 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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