ti_update_sidecar

Update sidecar file for a timeline item.

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 ti_update_sidecar does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use ti_update_sidecar 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 ti_update_sidecar is rated Medium

This tool performs a reversible modification operation (update) on sidecar files, which are ancillary metadata files linked to video timeline items. Sidecar files store settings, color corrections, effects, and other editing metadata. While the update is reversible (can be undone or overwritten), it modifies project data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ti_update_sidecar' and description 'Update sidecar file for a timeline item' indicate modification of existing files/metadata associated with timeline items in DaVinci Resolve.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ti_update_sidecar Rate-limited

ti_update_sidecar 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": {
    "ti_update_sidecar": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ti_update_sidecar_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 ti_update_sidecar call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ti_update_sidecar

What does the ti_update_sidecar tool do? +

Update sidecar file for a timeline item. 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 ti_update_sidecar? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ti_update_sidecar? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ti_update_sidecar 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 ti_update_sidecar completely? +

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

ti_update_sidecar 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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