remove_notes

Remove all MIDI notes in a pitch/time region. Use undo to revert. Defaults remove ALL notes in the clip.

Server Livepilot livepilot
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What remove_notes does on Livepilot

AI agents call remove_notes to permanently remove resources in Livepilot — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why remove_notes needs a policy

An AI agent that decides to call remove_notes doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Livepilot is gone — there is no undo for destructive operations.

Questions about remove_notes

What does the remove_notes tool do? +

Remove all MIDI notes in a pitch/time region. Use undo to revert. Defaults remove ALL notes in the clip. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Livepilot MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on remove_notes? +

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

remove_notes is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit remove_notes? +

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

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

remove_notes 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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