get_midi_ports

Get the number of MIDI input and output ports.

Server Sushi MCP Server nagarjun226/sushi-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_midi_ports does on Sushi MCP Server

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

Why get_midi_ports needs a policy

This tool only retrieves metadata about MIDI port availability—a non-destructive, informational query. It has no side effects, cannot modify state, and presents minimal security risk. A misused call would at worst expose harmless MIDI port configuration details.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_midi_ports' and description 'Get the number of MIDI input and output ports' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves system information about available MIDI ports without modification.

Questions about get_midi_ports

What does the get_midi_ports tool do? +

Get the number of MIDI input and output ports. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sushi MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_midi_ports? +

Register the Sushi MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_midi_ports: 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 Sushi MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_midi_ports? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_midi_ports? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_midi_ports 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_midi_ports completely? +

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

get_midi_ports is provided by the Sushi MCP Server MCP server (nagarjun226/sushi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// LOOK UP ANOTHER SERVER

Every MCP server has a record like this.

Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.