set_tuning_reference_pitch · Livepilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_tuning_reference_pitch does on Livepilot

AI agents use set_tuning_reference_pitch 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_tuning_reference_pitch needs a policy

An AI agent can call set_tuning_reference_pitch 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_tuning_reference_pitch Rate-limited

set_tuning_reference_pitch 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_tuning_reference_pitch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_tuning_reference_pitch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_tuning_reference_pitch

What does the set_tuning_reference_pitch tool do? +

Set the Tuning System's reference pitch in Hz (Live 12.1+). 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_tuning_reference_pitch? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_tuning_reference_pitch? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_tuning_reference_pitch 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_tuning_reference_pitch completely? +

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

set_tuning_reference_pitch 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.