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timeline_delete_clips

Delete clips from the timeline. Args: clip_ids: List of clip unique IDs to delete. track_type: 'video' or 'audio'. Default: 'video'. track_index: 1-based track index. Default: 1.

ServerDaVinci Resolve MCP
CategoryDestructive

How to control timeline_delete_clips ↓

WHAT TIMELINE_DELETE_CLIPS ON DAVINCI RESOLVE MCP DOES

AI agents call timeline_delete_clips to permanently remove resources in DaVinci Resolve MCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Deletion of timeline clips cannot be undone through normal means and represents permanent loss of editing work. While the blast radius is constrained to a single project's timeline (not system-wide data destruction), the irreversible nature of the operation and potential for significant project damage (loss of hours of editing work) classifies this as Destructive rather than Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'timeline_delete_clips' and description 'Delete clips from the timeline' indicate irreversible deletion of media assets. The function parameters (clip_ids, track_type, track_index) enable targeted deletion of specific clips from a video project.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access timeline_delete_clips gives an agent:

HOW TO CONTROL TIMELINE_DELETE_CLIPS

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and DaVinci Resolve MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for timeline_delete_clips:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "timeline_delete_clips"
  ]
}

timeline_delete_clips disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

What does the timeline_delete_clips tool do? +

Delete clips from the timeline. Args: clip_ids: List of clip unique IDs to delete. track_type: 'video' or 'audio'. Default: 'video'. track_index: 1-based track index. Default: 1. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the DaVinci Resolve MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on timeline_delete_clips? +

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

timeline_delete_clips is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit timeline_delete_clips? +

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

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

timeline_delete_clips 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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timeline_delete_clips

// WHAT TIMELINE_DELETE_CLIPS ON DAVINCI RESOLVE MCP DOES

// THE RISK

// HOW TO CONTROL TIMELINE_DELETE_CLIPS

// EXPLORE