apply_follow_action_preset

A write tool on the Livepilot MCP server.

SERVERLivepilot SOURCElivepilot

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-dreamrec-livepilot/apply-follow-action-preset.md

WHAT IT DOES

What apply_follow_action_preset does on Livepilot

AI agents use apply_follow_action_preset 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 apply_follow_action_preset is rated Medium

Follow action presets in Ableton Live control clip playback behavior (what plays next in session view). Applying a preset modifies clip chain configuration reversibly—users can change or remove the preset. This is Write-category (creates/modifies data reversibly). Severity is medium because misapplication could disrupt session structure or automation, but changes are undoable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apply_follow_action_preset' indicates applying/setting a preset configuration to follow actions in Ableton Live. The 'apply' verb suggests modification of existing settings or state. No description provided to confirm exact behavior.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

apply_follow_action_preset Rate-limited

apply_follow_action_preset 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": {
    "apply_follow_action_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_follow_action_preset_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 apply_follow_action_preset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about apply_follow_action_preset

What does the apply_follow_action_preset tool do? +

apply_follow_action_preset 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 apply_follow_action_preset? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit apply_follow_action_preset? +

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

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

apply_follow_action_preset 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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