session_get_info

Read-only top-level snapshot of the Live set. Use first when orienting an agent before edits; returns tempo, transport, time signature, track counts, root note, and scale without mutating the session.

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

What session_get_info does on Ableton Mind

AI agents call session_get_info 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 session_get_info needs a policy

This tool only retrieves session metadata and state information with no side effects or ability to modify the Live set. It is a pure information query suitable for agent orientation before making changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get', description explicitly states 'Read-only', and returns status information (tempo, transport, time signature, track counts, root note, scale) 'without mutating the session'.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Questions about session_get_info

What does the session_get_info tool do? +

Read-only top-level snapshot of the Live set. Use first when orienting an agent before edits; returns tempo, transport, time signature, track counts, root note, and scale without mutating the session. 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 session_get_info? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit session_get_info? +

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

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

session_get_info 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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session_get_info is one line of Ableton Mind'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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