assign_clip_groove

Assign a groove to a clip (Live 11+).

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/assign-clip-groove.md

WHAT IT DOES

What assign_clip_groove does on Livepilot

AI agents use assign_clip_groove 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 assign_clip_groove is rated Medium

This tool modifies an existing clip by assigning a groove template to it — a reversible change that affects audio/MIDI playback timing characteristics. The operation creates or updates metadata/settings on a clip object without deleting data, executing arbitrary code, or causing financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'assign_clip_groove' and description 'Assign a groove to a clip' indicate a modification operation that alters clip properties within Ableton Live 12 project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

assign_clip_groove Rate-limited

assign_clip_groove 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": {
    "assign_clip_groove": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "assign_clip_groove_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 assign_clip_groove call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about assign_clip_groove

What does the assign_clip_groove tool do? +

Assign a groove to a clip (Live 11+). 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 assign_clip_groove? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit assign_clip_groove? +

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

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

assign_clip_groove 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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