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TidalCycles MCP Server

by Benedict

tidal_unsolo

Restores all channels after soloing by unsoloing every soloed channel, returning your TidalCycles mix to its previous full-channel playback state.

Instructions

Restore all channels after soloing (unsolos every soloed channel).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It does disclose the key behavioral fact that ALL soloed channels are affected, not one, but says nothing about permissions, whether it is a no-op when nothing is soloed, or any side effects.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

One short sentence, front-loaded with the action. The parenthetical is mildly redundant with the main clause but does clarify that all channels are affected.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple, zero-parameter state toggle with no output schema, the description supplies what an agent needs to call it correctly. Deeper behavioral detail (no-op behavior, error conditions) is absent but not critical here.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool takes zero parameters, so there is no parameter semantics to document. Baseline 4 applies for a 0-param tool.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific action and resource: restoring all channels that were soloed. The inverse relationship to tidal_solo is evident, though it never names the sibling. The parenthetical is largely a restatement of the tool name.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The phrase 'after soloing' implies the context of use (undoing a prior tidal_solo). There is no explicit when-to-use/when-not guidance or named alternative beyond the obvious inverse relationship.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.