listen_ab

A read tool on the Livepilot MCP server.

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/listen-ab.md

WHAT IT DOES

What listen_ab does on Livepilot

AI agents call listen_ab 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 listen_ab is rated Low

Even though listen_ab only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

listen_ab Allowed

listen_ab 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": {
    "listen_ab": {}
  }
}

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 listen_ab call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about listen_ab

What does the listen_ab tool do? +

listen_ab is a read tool on the Livepilot MCP server. 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 listen_ab? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit listen_ab? +

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

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

listen_ab 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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