clear_scene_follow_action

Disable a scene's follow action (Live 12.2+).

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/clear-scene-follow-action.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clear_scene_follow_action does on Livepilot

AI agents use clear_scene_follow_action 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 clear_scene_follow_action is rated Medium

This tool modifies a scene's configuration by disabling its follow action. This is a reversible write operation (the follow action could be re-enabled), affecting only the scene's behavior settings in Ableton Live. Misuse could disrupt playback/performance flow but is not destructive or irreversible.

From the tool's definition 'Disable a scene's follow action' — modifies scene configuration by disabling/clearing a follow action setting

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

clear_scene_follow_action Rate-limited

clear_scene_follow_action 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": {
    "clear_scene_follow_action": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clear_scene_follow_action_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 clear_scene_follow_action call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clear_scene_follow_action

What does the clear_scene_follow_action tool do? +

Disable a scene's follow action (Live 12.2+). 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 clear_scene_follow_action? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit clear_scene_follow_action? +

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

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

clear_scene_follow_action 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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