timeline_delete_track

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Deleting a track from a timeline in video editing software removes all clips, effects, and data associated with that track. This action cannot be undone programmatically by the tool itself and results in permanent loss of editorial work. This fits the Destructive category as it irreversibly removes data.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'timeline_delete_track' and description states 'Delete a track from the timeline.' The use of 'delete' combined with removal of timeline track data represents irreversible data loss.

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

HOW TO CONTROL TIMELINE_DELETE_TRACK

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_track:

policy.json

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

timeline_delete_track 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_track tool do? +

Delete a track from the timeline. Args: track_type: 'video', 'audio', or 'subtitle'. track_index: 1-based track index to delete. 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_track? +

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

timeline_delete_track 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_track? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the timeline_delete_track 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_track completely? +

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

timeline_delete_track 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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