get_scene_matrix

What get_scene_matrix does on Livepilot

AI agents call get_scene_matrix 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.

Why get_scene_matrix is rated Low

This tool queries and returns the structure of Ableton Live's session view (tracks and scenes) without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a straightforward data retrieval operation with no side effects. Severity is low because the information returned is configuration/structural metadata of the user's own project, posing minimal risk even if retrieved inappropriately.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_scene_matrix' and description 'Get the full session clip grid: every track x every scene' indicate data retrieval with no modification. The verb 'Get' and lack of any write/execute/delete language confirm read-only behavior.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

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

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

Questions about get_scene_matrix