set_chain_volume

Set volume and/or pan for a chain in a rack 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/set-chain-volume.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_chain_volume does on Livepilot

AI agents use set_chain_volume 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 set_chain_volume is rated Medium

This tool modifies audio mixing parameters (volume and pan) for a rack chain, which are reversible changes to the session state. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or cause financial impact. The blast radius is limited to the current Ableton project—an operator could accidentally mute or pan tracks incorrectly, requiring manual correction.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_chain_volume' and description 'Set volume and/or pan for a chain in a rack device' indicate modifying audio parameters. This creates or updates device state (volume/pan values) within Ableton Live.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_chain_volume Rate-limited

set_chain_volume 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": {
    "set_chain_volume": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_chain_volume_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 set_chain_volume call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_chain_volume

What does the set_chain_volume tool do? +

Set volume and/or pan for a chain in a rack 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 set_chain_volume? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_chain_volume? +

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

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

set_chain_volume 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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