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take_fx_delete

Destructive

Delete an FX plugin from a specific take in REAPER by providing track, item, take, and FX indices. Remove unwanted effects from your session.

Instructions

Remove an FX plugin from a take.

Args:

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
fx_indexYes
item_indexYes
take_indexYes
track_indexYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.7.3

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The description aligns with the destructiveHint annotation by stating 'Remove', which is consistent. However, it adds no additional behavioral context such as irreversibility, failure modes, or side effects on the take's audio. Since annotations already cover destructiveness, the description meets the bar but doesn't enhance transparency.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely brief but under-specified. It consists of one sentence and an incomplete 'Args:' placeholder, which adds no value. While there is no wasted wording, the brevity results in a lack of essential detail, making it more under-specification than concise.

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

Completeness1/5

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

For a destructive operation with four required parameters and no output schema, the description is woefully incomplete. It lacks context about the track/items/take/FX hierarchy, validation, and expected behavior on invalid indices. An agent cannot confidently invoke this tool correctly based on the given description.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description provides no parameter explanations beyond the placeholder 'Args:'. The four index parameters (track_index, item_index, take_index, fx_index) are not described in terms of hierarchy or order, leaving the agent without sufficient information to correctly provide values.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description states a specific action ('Remove an FX plugin') on a clear resource ('a take'), which distinguishes it from track_fx_delete and other take_fx operations. The verb+resource combination is unambiguous and the tool's scope is immediately understood.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like track_fx_delete or other take_fx operations. The description merely states what it does without any contextual conditions, prerequisites, or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.

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

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