timeline_get_current_timecode

Get the current playhead timecode.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What timeline_get_current_timecode does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents call timeline_get_current_timecode to retrieve information from DaVinci Resolve MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why timeline_get_current_timecode is rated Low

This tool only retrieves the current timecode position from the DaVinci Resolve timeline—a pure read operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. The blast radius if misused is negligible, as timecode queries cannot damage projects or trigger unwanted actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'timeline_get_current_timecode' and description 'Get the current playhead timecode' indicate a query operation that retrieves state information without modifying or executing any operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

timeline_get_current_timecode Allowed

timeline_get_current_timecode is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "timeline_get_current_timecode": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_get_current_timecode call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about timeline_get_current_timecode

What does the timeline_get_current_timecode tool do? +

Get the current playhead timecode. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DaVinci Resolve MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on timeline_get_current_timecode? +

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

timeline_get_current_timecode is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit timeline_get_current_timecode? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the timeline_get_current_timecode 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_get_current_timecode completely? +

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

timeline_get_current_timecode 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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