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track_fx_get_name

Retrieve the name of an FX plugin on a specific REAPER track by specifying the track and FX indices.

Instructions

Get the name of an FX plugin.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
fx_indexYes
track_indexYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.7.3

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
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 behavioral disclosure burden. 'Get' implies a read operation, but the description says nothing about permissions, error behavior, valid index ranges, or what happens with invalid indices. The disclosure is minimal.

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 or redundancy. Every word contributes to the stated purpose, and there is no structural issue.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a 2-parameter getter with no output schema and no annotations, the description is too sparse. It does not explain the required indices, the return value (presumably a name string), or how this tool relates to the many sibling FX tools, making it incomplete for correct invocation.

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 both required parameters (track_index and fx_index) are undocumented in the schema. The description does not mention either parameter or explain their meaning, indexing base, or relationship, leaving the agent with no semantic guidance beyond the parameter names.

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 gives a clear verb and resource: 'Get the name of an FX plugin.' However, it does not distinguish between track FX and take FX, despite the sibling tool take_fx_get_name. An agent must rely on the tool name to infer the track FX scope.

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 such as track_fx_get_list, track_fx_get_param_name, or take_fx_get_name. No prerequisites, exclusions, or contextual triggers are provided.

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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