reset_simpler_slices

Reset the Simpler's slices to Live's default detection (Live 11+).

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/reset-simpler-slices.md

WHAT IT DOES

What reset_simpler_slices does on Livepilot

AI agents use reset_simpler_slices 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 reset_simpler_slices is rated Medium

This tool modifies the state of a Simpler instrument by resetting its slice configuration back to defaults. This is a reversible modification (slices can be re-customized), making it a Write operation. Misuse could disrupt a carefully configured slice arrangement in a music production session.

From the tool's definition Reset the Simpler's slices to Live's default detection

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

reset_simpler_slices Rate-limited

reset_simpler_slices 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": {
    "reset_simpler_slices": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reset_simpler_slices_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 reset_simpler_slices call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about reset_simpler_slices

What does the reset_simpler_slices tool do? +

Reset the Simpler's slices to Live's default detection (Live 11+). 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 reset_simpler_slices? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit reset_simpler_slices? +

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

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

reset_simpler_slices 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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