apply_gesture_template · Livepilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What apply_gesture_template does on Livepilot

AI agents use apply_gesture_template 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 IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why apply_gesture_template needs a policy

An AI agent can call apply_gesture_template faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Livepilot by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

apply_gesture_template Rate-limited

apply_gesture_template 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_gesture_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_gesture_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about apply_gesture_template

What does the apply_gesture_template tool do? +

apply_gesture_template. 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_gesture_template? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit apply_gesture_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apply_gesture_template 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_gesture_template completely? +

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

apply_gesture_template 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.