jump_in_session_clip · Livepilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What jump_in_session_clip does on Livepilot

AI agents invoke jump_in_session_clip to trigger actions in Livepilot. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why jump_in_session_clip needs a policy

jump_in_session_clip triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once — it starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

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Verdict

jump_in_session_clip Rate-limited

jump_in_session_clip stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "jump_in_session_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jump_in_session_clip_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about jump_in_session_clip

What does the jump_in_session_clip tool do? +

Jump playhead within a running session clip, in beats from start. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Livepilot MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on jump_in_session_clip? +

Register the Livepilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jump_in_session_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 jump_in_session_clip? +

jump_in_session_clip is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit jump_in_session_clip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the jump_in_session_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 jump_in_session_clip completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for jump_in_session_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 jump_in_session_clip? +

jump_in_session_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.