timeline_set_current_timecode

Set the playhead to a specific timecode.

SERVERDaVinci Resolve MCP SOURCEsamuelgursky/davinci-resolve-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What timeline_set_current_timecode does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents invoke timeline_set_current_timecode to trigger actions in DaVinci Resolve MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why timeline_set_current_timecode is rated High

This tool triggers an external operation in DaVinci Resolve — moving the playhead position in the timeline. It's not a pure data read, nor does it create/modify/delete media data. It executes a UI/playback state change in the video editing software, making Execute the most appropriate category. Misuse could disrupt editing workflows but has limited blast radius.

From the tool's definition Set the playhead to a specific timecode

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

timeline_set_current_timecode Rate-limited

timeline_set_current_timecode stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_current_timecode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "timeline_set_current_timecode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_current_timecode call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about timeline_set_current_timecode

What does the timeline_set_current_timecode tool do? +

Set the playhead to a specific timecode. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the DaVinci Resolve MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on timeline_set_current_timecode? +

Register the DaVinci Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for timeline_set_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_set_current_timecode? +

timeline_set_current_timecode is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit timeline_set_current_timecode? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the timeline_set_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_set_current_timecode completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for timeline_set_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_set_current_timecode? +

timeline_set_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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