ti_set_clip_color

What ti_set_clip_color does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use ti_set_clip_color 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 ti_set_clip_color is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data (clip color property) in a reversible manner, which aligns with the Write category. It does not execute arbitrary operations, delete data, or move money. The severity is low because changing clip color is a cosmetic metadata operation with no impact on actual media content or project integrity. Confidence is high because the description clearly indicates a modification action.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ti_set_clip_color' and description 'Set clip color of a timeline item' indicate modification of metadata/properties of an existing timeline item. The action is reversible—color assignments can be changed back.

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

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

Questions about ti_set_clip_color