analyze_midi_file

Analyze a .mid file — works offline, no Ableton needed.

SERVERLivepilot SOURCElivepilot

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-dreamrec-livepilot/analyze-midi-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What analyze_midi_file does on Livepilot

AI agents call analyze_midi_file to retrieve information from Livepilot without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why analyze_midi_file is rated Low

This tool reads and analyzes MIDI file data to provide information about its contents (notes, timing, etc.). It does not modify files, execute code, trigger operations, or create financial obligations. Analysis is a passive Read operation with minimal risk even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Analyze[s] a .mid file' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution capabilities. The offline nature and analysis-only purpose indicate data retrieval without side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

analyze_midi_file Allowed

analyze_midi_file is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Livepilot, apply this rule, and every analyze_midi_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about analyze_midi_file

What does the analyze_midi_file tool do? +

Analyze a .mid file — works offline, no Ableton needed. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Livepilot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on analyze_midi_file? +

Register the Livepilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for analyze_midi_file: 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 analyze_midi_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit analyze_midi_file? +

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

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

analyze_midi_file 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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