batch_set_parameters · Livepilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What batch_set_parameters does on Livepilot

AI agents use batch_set_parameters 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 batch_set_parameters needs a policy

An AI agent can call batch_set_parameters 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.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

batch_set_parameters Rate-limited

batch_set_parameters 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": {
    "batch_set_parameters": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_set_parameters_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about batch_set_parameters

What does the batch_set_parameters tool do? +

batch_set_parameters. 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 batch_set_parameters? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit batch_set_parameters? +

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

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

batch_set_parameters 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.