timeline_set_clips_linked

Link or unlink clips in the timeline.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What timeline_set_clips_linked does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

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.

RISK

Why timeline_set_clips_linked is rated Medium

This tool modifies project state by changing clip linking relationships, which is a reversible edit operation typical of Write category. The action affects timeline organization but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or cause financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'timeline_set_clips_linked' and description 'Link or unlink clips in the timeline' indicate modification of timeline clip relationships. This creates or modifies metadata/state (clip linking) in the video editing project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

timeline_set_clips_linked Rate-limited

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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "timeline_set_clips_linked": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "timeline_set_clips_linked_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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_set_clips_linked call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about timeline_set_clips_linked

What does the timeline_set_clips_linked tool do? +

Link or unlink clips in the timeline. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on timeline_set_clips_linked? +

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.

What risk level is timeline_set_clips_linked? +

timeline_set_clips_linked is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit timeline_set_clips_linked? +

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.

How do I block timeline_set_clips_linked completely? +

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.

What MCP server provides timeline_set_clips_linked? +

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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