Medium Risk

reset_browser_filter

Reset a browser filter column

How to control reset_browser_filter ↓

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

Medium Risk

Resetting a browser filter column modifies the state of a filter (reverting it to default), which is a reversible write operation within the Bitwig Studio browser UI. It does not delete data, execute code, or have financial implications. Severity is low as it only affects a UI filter state in a music production application.

From the tool's definition Reset a browser filter column

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

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "reset_browser_filter": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reset_browser_filter_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

reset_browser_filter stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Bitwig MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the reset_browser_filter tool do? +

Reset a browser filter column. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Bitwig MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on reset_browser_filter? +

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

What risk level is reset_browser_filter? +

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

Can I rate-limit reset_browser_filter? +

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

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

reset_browser_filter is provided by the Bitwig MCP Server MCP server (wemodulate/bitwig-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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