set_simpler_playback_mode · Livepilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_simpler_playback_mode does on Livepilot

AI agents use set_simpler_playback_mode 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_simpler_playback_mode needs a policy

An AI agent can call set_simpler_playback_mode faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Livepilot by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

set_simpler_playback_mode Rate-limited

set_simpler_playback_mode 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_simpler_playback_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_simpler_playback_mode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_simpler_playback_mode

What does the set_simpler_playback_mode tool do? +

Set Simpler's playback mode. playback_mode: 0=Classic, 1=One-Shot, 2=Slice. slice_by (Slice only): 0=Transient, 1=Beat, 2=Region, 3=Manual. sensitivity (0.0-1.0, Transient only). 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_simpler_playback_mode? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_simpler_playback_mode? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_simpler_playback_mode 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_simpler_playback_mode completely? +

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

set_simpler_playback_mode 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.