get_timeline_clips

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_timeline_clips needs a policy

This tool queries the current state of the Pro Tools timeline to retrieve clip metadata (positions and durations). It has no side effects—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The operation is informational only, making it a Read category tool with low severity risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate retrieval of clip data: 'Get clips CURRENTLY PLACED ON THE TIMELINE with their timeline positions and durations.' The verb 'get' and lack of any modification, deletion, or execution language confirms read-only operation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_timeline_clips gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_timeline_clips

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Pro Tools MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_timeline_clips:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_timeline_clips": {}
  }
}

get_timeline_clips is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_timeline_clips

What does the get_timeline_clips tool do? +

Get clips CURRENTLY PLACED ON THE TIMELINE with their timeline positions and durations. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pro Tools MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_timeline_clips? +

Register the Pro Tools MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_timeline_clips: 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 Pro Tools MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_timeline_clips? +

get_timeline_clips is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_timeline_clips? +

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

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

get_timeline_clips is provided by the Pro Tools MCP Server MCP server (skrul/protools-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Pro Tools MCP Server tool call.

Start from Pro Tools MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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