Link or unlink clips in the timeline. Args: clip_ids: List of clip unique IDs. linked: True to link, False to unlink. track_type: 'video' or 'audio'. Default: 'video'. track_index: 1-based track index. Default: 1.
AI agents use timeline_set_clips_linked 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.
This tool modifies the state of clips in a timeline by linking or unlinking them, which is a reversible operation (clips can be relinked or unlinked again). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or cause financial impact. The 'blast radius' of misuse is moderate—an AI agent could create workflow disruptions or confusing clip relationships, but changes can be undone.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Link or unlink clips in the timeline' with parameters to modify clip linking state (linked: True/False). This reversibly changes the relationship between clips in a video editing project.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access timeline_set_clips_linked gives an agent:
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_set_clips_linked:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"timeline_set_clips_linked": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "timeline_set_clips_linked_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}timeline_set_clips_linked 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.
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Link or unlink clips in the timeline. Args: clip_ids: List of clip unique IDs. linked: True to link, False to unlink. track_type: 'video' or 'audio'. Default: 'video'. track_index: 1-based track index. Default: 1. 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.
Register the DaVinci Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for timeline_set_clips_linked: 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.
timeline_set_clips_linked is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the timeline_set_clips_linked 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for timeline_set_clips_linked. 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.
timeline_set_clips_linked 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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