push_set_pad_color

Set the color of one Ableton Push 2/3 pad on the 0..63 grid. Use for visual feedback or performance layouts after hardware detection. Requires Push 2/3; returns sent=true with the pad and color accepted by the bridge.

Server Ableton Mind ableton-mind
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What push_set_pad_color does on Ableton Mind

AI agents use push_set_pad_color to create or update resources in Ableton Mind — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Ableton Mind environment.

Why push_set_pad_color needs a policy

This tool modifies the visual state of a hardware pad (color), which is a reversible write operation with minimal blast radius — it only affects the aesthetic display of a pad on a Push 2/3 controller, not any audio, financial, or destructive action.

From the tool's definition Set the color of one Ableton Push 2/3 pad on the 0..63 grid. Use for visual feedback or performance layouts after hardware detection.

Questions about push_set_pad_color

What does the push_set_pad_color tool do? +

Set the color of one Ableton Push 2/3 pad on the 0..63 grid. Use for visual feedback or performance layouts after hardware detection. Requires Push 2/3; returns sent=true with the pad and color accepted by the bridge. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ableton Mind MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on push_set_pad_color? +

Register the Ableton Mind MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for push_set_pad_color: 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 push_set_pad_color? +

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

Can I rate-limit push_set_pad_color? +

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

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

push_set_pad_color 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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