update_layout_preset

Overwrite an existing layout preset with the current UI layout.

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 update_layout_preset does on DaVinci Resolve MCP

AI agents use update_layout_preset 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 update_layout_preset is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data (UI layout presets) in a reversible manner — the user can manually restore or recreate presets, undo the change, or simply switch to another preset. It does not delete data permanently, execute arbitrary code, move money, or trigger destructive operations.

From the tool's definition 'Overwrite an existing layout preset with the current UI layout' — the tool modifies (overwrites) an existing configuration setting irreversibly within the DaVinci Resolve UI state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_layout_preset Rate-limited

update_layout_preset 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": {
    "update_layout_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_layout_preset_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 update_layout_preset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_layout_preset

What does the update_layout_preset tool do? +

Overwrite an existing layout preset with the current UI layout. 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 update_layout_preset? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_layout_preset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_layout_preset 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 update_layout_preset completely? +

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

update_layout_preset 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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