timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data

Delete a timeline marker by custom data.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data 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.

RISK

Why timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data is rated Critical

The tool permanently removes timeline markers, which are project metadata that cannot be automatically recovered. While the blast radius is scoped to marker metadata rather than media files themselves, deletion operations on project data are classified as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a timeline marker by custom data' - this is an irreversible deletion operation on timeline project data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data Hidden

timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

RESTRICT 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 timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data

What does the timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data tool do? +

Delete a timeline marker by custom data. 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_marker_by_custom_data? +

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

timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data 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_marker_by_custom_data? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data 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_marker_by_custom_data completely? +

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

timeline_delete_marker_by_custom_data 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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