reverse_simpler

Reverse the sample loaded in a Simpler device.

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/reverse-simpler.md

WHAT IT DOES

What reverse_simpler does on Livepilot

AI agents use reverse_simpler 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 reverse_simpler is rated Medium

This tool modifies the playback direction of a sample in Ableton's Simpler device. It changes a parameter/state of an existing asset (reversing the sample), which is a reversible modification — the sample can be un-reversed. No data is deleted, no code is executed, and no financial transaction occurs. This fits the Write category as it modifies existing data in a reversible way.

From the tool's definition Reverse the sample loaded in a Simpler device

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

reverse_simpler Rate-limited

reverse_simpler 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": {
    "reverse_simpler": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reverse_simpler_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 reverse_simpler call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about reverse_simpler

What does the reverse_simpler tool do? +

Reverse the sample loaded in a Simpler device. 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 reverse_simpler? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit reverse_simpler? +

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

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

reverse_simpler 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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