get_capability_state

Probe the runtime and return a capability state snapshot.

SERVERLivepilot SOURCElivepilot

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-dreamrec-livepilot/get-capability-state.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_capability_state does on Livepilot

AI agents call get_capability_state to retrieve information from Livepilot without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_capability_state is rated Low

This tool retrieves system state information from the Ableton Live runtime without performing any side effects, modifications, or destructive actions. It is a straightforward diagnostic/introspection operation that gathers and reports runtime capability metadata. The minimal blast radius and read-only nature classify it as low-severity Read.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_capability_state' and description states it will 'Probe the runtime and return a capability state snapshot.' The verbs 'get' and 'return' indicate a read-only query operation with no modification, creation, deletion, or execution of external…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_capability_state Allowed

get_capability_state is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_capability_state": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Livepilot, apply this rule, and every get_capability_state call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_capability_state

What does the get_capability_state tool do? +

Probe the runtime and return a capability state snapshot. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Livepilot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_capability_state? +

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

get_capability_state is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_capability_state? +

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

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

get_capability_state 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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