set_song_scale · Livepilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_song_scale does on Livepilot

AI agents use set_song_scale 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_song_scale needs a policy

An AI agent can call set_song_scale 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_song_scale Rate-limited

set_song_scale 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_scale": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_song_scale_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Livepilot, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_song_scale

What does the set_song_scale tool do? +

set_song_scale. 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_scale? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_song_scale? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_song_scale 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_scale completely? +

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

set_song_scale 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.