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TidalCycles MCP Server

by Benedict

tidal_unsolo

Restore audio playback on all channels after soloing, returning the mix to full output.

Instructions

Restore all channels after soloing.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It reveals that all channels are restored, but it does not mention what happens if nothing was soloed, whether the action is idempotent, or how it interacts with previous mute or silence states.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. For a zero-parameter tool, this length is appropriate and every word contributes to meaning.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The description is adequate for a simple zero-parameter inverse action: an agent can infer that this undoes the soloed state. However, with no annotations or output schema, some behavioral edge cases remain ambiguous, such as behavior when no channels are soloed.

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 has zero parameters and 100% schema description coverage, so no parameter documentation is required. The phrase 'all channels' adds a small amount of semantic clarity about the operation's scope.

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?

The description clearly states the operation: restore all channels after soloing. It is specific about the action and scope, though it does not explicitly differentiate itself from sibling tools like tidal_solo.

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 when to use the tool, giving some contextual guidance. However, it does not explicitly explain when not to use it or how it compares to alternatives like tidal_hush or tidal_silence.

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