set_clip_loop

Enable/disable clip looping and optionally set loop start/end (in beats).

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-clip-loop.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_clip_loop does on Livepilot

AI agents use set_clip_loop 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_clip_loop is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies clip loop settings, which are reversible configuration changes. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. The severity is medium because incorrect loop parameters could corrupt a musical arrangement or cause unexpected playback behavior, but changes can be undone (standard DAW undo functionality).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Enable/disable clip looping and optionally set loop start/end (in beats)' — modifying loop parameters of an audio/MIDI clip in Ableton Live.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_clip_loop Rate-limited

set_clip_loop 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_clip_loop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_clip_loop_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_clip_loop call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_clip_loop

What does the set_clip_loop tool do? +

Enable/disable clip looping and optionally set loop start/end (in beats). 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_clip_loop? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_clip_loop? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_clip_loop 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_clip_loop completely? +

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

set_clip_loop 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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