get_browser_tree

Get a hierarchical tree of browser categories from Ableton.

Server Ableton MCP Extended kevinzhang03/ableton-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_browser_tree does on Ableton MCP Extended

AI agents call get_browser_tree to retrieve information from Ableton MCP Extended without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_browser_tree needs a policy

This tool retrieves hierarchical data (browser categories) from Ableton Live. It performs a query-like operation with no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no destructive or financial actions. The action is purely informational—fetching an existing data structure for display or inspection purposes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_browser_tree' and description 'Get a hierarchical tree of browser categories from Ableton' indicate a retrieval operation that queries the structure of browser categories without modifying or executing actions.

Questions about get_browser_tree

What does the get_browser_tree tool do? +

Get a hierarchical tree of browser categories from Ableton. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ableton MCP Extended MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_browser_tree? +

Register the Ableton MCP Extended MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_browser_tree: 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 Ableton MCP Extended. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_browser_tree? +

get_browser_tree is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_browser_tree? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_browser_tree 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 get_browser_tree completely? +

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

get_browser_tree is provided by the Ableton MCP Extended MCP server (kevinzhang03/ableton-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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