import_midi_to_clip

A write tool on the Livepilot MCP server.

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/import-midi-to-clip.md

WHAT IT DOES

What import_midi_to_clip does on Livepilot

AI agents use import_midi_to_clip 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 import_midi_to_clip is rated Medium

This tool writes/modifies reversible data (MIDI clip content) in Ableton Live. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or affect finances. The lack of description lowers confidence slightly, but the name clearly indicates a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_midi_to_clip' indicates it creates or modifies MIDI data within Ableton Live clips by importing external MIDI files. The 'import' action combined with 'to_clip' suggests data is being added or modified in the DAW.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

import_midi_to_clip Rate-limited

import_midi_to_clip 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": {
    "import_midi_to_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_midi_to_clip_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 import_midi_to_clip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_midi_to_clip

What does the import_midi_to_clip tool do? +

import_midi_to_clip is a write tool on the Livepilot MCP server. 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 import_midi_to_clip? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit import_midi_to_clip? +

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

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

import_midi_to_clip 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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