dsl_reset_context

THE RISK

Critical Risk

The tool resets context and clears references, which is likely irreversible — once the context is wiped, prior session state and references cannot be recovered. This maps to Destructive. However, if it only clears in-memory references (not actual DAW project data), the blast radius is moderate. Confidence is moderate because the description is vague about what exactly is destroyed.

From the tool's definition 'Start fresh with a clean slate' and 'clear previous references' suggest irreversible removal of current context/state

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access dsl_reset_context gives an agent:

HOW TO CONTROL DSL_RESET_CONTEXT

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and REAPER MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for dsl_reset_context:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "dsl_reset_context"
  ]
}

dsl_reset_context disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

What does the dsl_reset_context tool do? +

Start fresh with a clean slate. Use when users want to begin again or clear previous references. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the REAPER MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on dsl_reset_context? +

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

What risk level is dsl_reset_context? +

dsl_reset_context is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit dsl_reset_context? +

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

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

dsl_reset_context is provided by the REAPER MCP Server MCP server (shiehn/total-reaper-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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