delete_scene
AI agents call delete_scene to permanently remove resources in AbletonMCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deletion of a scene in Ableton Live is an irreversible operation once the session is saved. This destroys data (the scene arrangement, markers, and grouped track states) that cannot be undone outside the current session undo buffer. This is the definition of Destructive. Severity is high because a misused agent could delete multiple scenes in rapid succession, losing significant musical work.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_scene' explicitly indicates deletion. The sibling tool 'delete_clip' and 'delete_track' on the same server confirm this pattern of destructive operations.
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delete_scene. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AbletonMCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Ableton MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_scene: 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 AbletonMCP. Nothing to install.
delete_scene is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_scene 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_scene. 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.
delete_scene is provided by the Ableton MCP server (milesy1/mcp-ableton-api). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
delete_scene is one line of Ableton's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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