generate_phase_shift

Generate a phase-shifted canon (Steve Reich technique).

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/generate-phase-shift.md

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_phase_shift does on Livepilot

AI agents use generate_phase_shift 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 generate_phase_shift is rated Medium

The tool generates musical content (a phase-shifted canon) within Ableton Live, which implies creating or modifying note/arrangement data in the project. 'Generate' suggests a Write operation — creating new data reversibly within the DAW session. No evidence of destructive, financial, or execution of arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Generate a phase-shifted canon (Steve Reich technique)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

generate_phase_shift Rate-limited

generate_phase_shift 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": {
    "generate_phase_shift": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_phase_shift_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 generate_phase_shift call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about generate_phase_shift

What does the generate_phase_shift tool do? +

Generate a phase-shifted canon (Steve Reich technique). 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 generate_phase_shift? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit generate_phase_shift? +

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

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

generate_phase_shift 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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