add_drum_rack_pad

A write tool on the Livepilot MCP server.

SERVERLivepilot SOURCElivepilot

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-dreamrec-livepilot/add-drum-rack-pad.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_drum_rack_pad does on Livepilot

AI agents use add_drum_rack_pad to create or update resources in Livepilot, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Livepilot environment.

RISK

Why add_drum_rack_pad is rated Medium

The 'add_' prefix indicates this tool creates or modifies a drum rack pad in Ableton Live, which is a reversible operation. This aligns with the Write category (creates or modifies data reversibly). Severity is medium because misuse could create unwanted audio elements or disrupt a session, but changes are undoable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_drum_rack_pad' and sibling tools like 'add_arrangement_notes', 'add_notes', 'add_rack_macro', 'add_warp_marker' all use 'add_' prefix, indicating creation/modification of music production elements in Ableton Live.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_drum_rack_pad safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Livepilot, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_drum_rack_pad, this is the rule to start with:

add_drum_rack_pad Rate-limited

add_drum_rack_pad 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": {
    "add_drum_rack_pad": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_drum_rack_pad_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 Livepilot, apply this rule, and every add_drum_rack_pad call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_drum_rack_pad

What does the add_drum_rack_pad tool do? +

add_drum_rack_pad is a write tool on the Livepilot MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Livepilot MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_drum_rack_pad? +

Register the Livepilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_drum_rack_pad: 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 Livepilot. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_drum_rack_pad? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_drum_rack_pad? +

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

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

add_drum_rack_pad is provided by the Livepilot MCP server (livepilot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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