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suggest_genre

Suggest a genre based on BPM, key, mood, or scale. Returns ranked matches with reasoning. [PRO — requires CODEDSWITCH_API_KEY]

Part of the Music Theory server.

suggest_genre can trigger actions in Music Theory, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents invoke suggest_genre to trigger processes or run actions in Music Theory. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

suggest_genre can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "suggest_genre": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "suggest_genre_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access suggest_genre gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so suggest_genre only ever does what you allow.

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Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the suggest_genre tool do? +

Suggest a genre based on BPM, key, mood, or scale. Returns ranked matches with reasoning. [PRO — requires CODEDSWITCH_API_KEY]. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Music Theory MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on suggest_genre? +

Register the Music Theory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for suggest_genre: 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 Music Theory. Nothing to install.

What risk level is suggest_genre? +

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

Can I rate-limit suggest_genre? +

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

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

suggest_genre is provided by the Music Theory MCP server (music-theory-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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