get_link_state

Read Ableton Link + count-in state (enabled, start/stop sync, tempo follower, is_counting_in).

SERVERLivepilot SOURCElivepilot

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What get_link_state does on Livepilot

AI agents call get_link_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_link_state is rated Low

This tool retrieves configuration and state information from Ableton Live's Link synchronization feature without altering any data or triggering actions. It is a pure query operation with no side effects, fitting the Read category. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent cannot cause harm by reading link synchronization state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_link_state' and description explicitly state 'Read' and querying state information: 'Ableton Link + count-in state (enabled, start/stop sync, tempo follower, is_counting_in)'. No modification, deletion, or execution of commands.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_link_state Allowed

get_link_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_link_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_link_state call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_link_state

What does the get_link_state tool do? +

Read Ableton Link + count-in state (enabled, start/stop sync, tempo follower, is_counting_in). 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_link_state? +

Register the Livepilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_link_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_link_state? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_link_state? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_link_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_link_state completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_link_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_link_state? +

get_link_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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