move_device

Move a device to a new position on the same or different track.

SERVERLivepilot SOURCElivepilot

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-dreamrec-livepilot/move-device.md

WHAT IT DOES

What move_device does on Livepilot

AI agents use move_device 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 move_device is rated Medium

This tool modifies the state of an Ableton Live project by repositioning a device, which is a Write operation (reversible change to data). It does not delete or destroy anything (not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code or shell commands (not Execute), and does not involve financial transactions (not Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it "Move[s] a device to a new position on the same or different track" — a reversible modification of track structure/order within Ableton Live.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

move_device Rate-limited

move_device 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": {
    "move_device": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_device_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 move_device call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about move_device

What does the move_device tool do? +

Move a device to a new position on the same or different track. 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 move_device? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit move_device? +

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

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

move_device 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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