device_get_parameters

Read-only list of parameters for a device by track/device index. Use before parameter automation or value changes; returns value/range/automation state and knowledge-base unit/description metadata when the device matches bundled schemas.

Server Ableton Mind ableton-mind
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What device_get_parameters does on Ableton Mind

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

Why device_get_parameters needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves parameter information from an Ableton Live device without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a pure data retrieval operation that prepares information for downstream tools but makes no changes itself. The read-only designation and absence of side effects classify it clearly as a Read operation with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Read-only list of parameters' and describes retrieval of metadata (value/range/automation state, unit/description) with no modification capabilities mentioned.

Questions about device_get_parameters

What does the device_get_parameters tool do? +

Read-only list of parameters for a device by track/device index. Use before parameter automation or value changes; returns value/range/automation state and knowledge-base unit/description metadata when the device matches bundled schemas. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ableton Mind MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on device_get_parameters? +

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

What risk level is device_get_parameters? +

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

Can I rate-limit device_get_parameters? +

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

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

device_get_parameters is provided by the Ableton Mind MCP server (ableton-mind). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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