apply_automation_shape

What apply_automation_shape does on Livepilot

AI agents use apply_automation_shape 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.

Why apply_automation_shape is rated Medium

The tool appears to modify automation curves/shapes in Ableton Live, which is a reversible data modification operation typical of Write category. Without an explicit description, confidence is reduced. It does not execute arbitrary code (Execute), delete data (Destructive), or move money (Financial). The context of music production tools and sibling operations suggests automation adjustments rather than side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apply_automation_shape' suggests modifying automation parameters in Ableton Live. Sibling tools like 'add_warp_marker', 'add_notes', and 'add_rack_macro' all perform Write operations (creating or modifying reversible track/arrangement state).

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

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "apply_automation_shape": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_automation_shape_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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