set_song_groove_amount

Set the master groove amount dial (Live 11+).

SERVERLivepilot SOURCElivepilot

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-dreamrec-livepilot/set-song-groove-amount.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_song_groove_amount does on Livepilot

AI agents use set_song_groove_amount 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_song_groove_amount is rated Medium

This tool modifies an existing parameter (groove amount) in the Ableton Live project without deleting or creating new elements. The effect is reversible—the groove amount can be adjusted back to a previous value. While it affects audio output, it does not execute arbitrary code, destroy data, or trigger financial actions. This is a typical Write operation that changes production state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_song_groove_amount' and description 'Set the master groove amount dial' indicate direct modification of a Live session parameter. This is a state change to the song's groove settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_song_groove_amount Rate-limited

set_song_groove_amount 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_song_groove_amount": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_song_groove_amount_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_song_groove_amount call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_song_groove_amount

What does the set_song_groove_amount tool do? +

Set the master groove amount dial (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 set_song_groove_amount? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_song_groove_amount? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_song_groove_amount 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_song_groove_amount completely? +

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

set_song_groove_amount 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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