timeline_set_start_timecode

Set the start timecode of the current 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_start_timecode does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use timeline_set_start_timecode 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_start_timecode is rated Medium

This tool modifies timeline configuration (start timecode) in a reversible manner. While it alters project state, the change is not destructive—timecode adjustments can be undone or changed again. The severity is medium because incorrect timecode values could cause confusion in the editing workflow or affect export/rendering, but the effect is scoped to timeline metadata and easily correctable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'timeline_set_start_timecode' and description 'Set the start timecode of the current timeline' indicate a modification operation that changes timeline metadata.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs timeline_set_start_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_start_timecode, this is the rule to start with:

timeline_set_start_timecode Rate-limited

timeline_set_start_timecode 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_start_timecode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "timeline_set_start_timecode_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_start_timecode call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about timeline_set_start_timecode

What does the timeline_set_start_timecode tool do? +

Set the start timecode of the current 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_start_timecode? +

Register the DaVinci Resolve MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for timeline_set_start_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_start_timecode? +

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

Can I rate-limit timeline_set_start_timecode? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the timeline_set_start_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_start_timecode completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for timeline_set_start_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_start_timecode? +

timeline_set_start_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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