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get_session_automation_record

Check if session automation recording is enabled in Ableton Live. Returns true when active, making recording status clear.

Instructions

Get whether session automation recording is enabled.

Returns session_automation_record (True if enabled).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
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No arguments

Output Schema

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resultYes
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It clearly states the return value ('session_automation_record (True if enabled)'), which is the key behavioral output. It does not go into side effects or errors, but for a simple read-only getter, this is sufficient.

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 extremely concise, consisting of two short sentences that front-load the main purpose and then clarify the return format. Every word earns its place, with no redundant information.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the tool has no parameters and an output schema exists, the description fully covers what an agent needs to know: the operation performs a simple state query and returns a boolean-like value. There is no missing context that would impede correct invocation.

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?

There are zero parameters, so the description does not need to explain any parameter semantics beyond what the schema already provides. The baseline of 4 applies because the description correctly clarifies that no arguments are needed by focusing entirely on the operation and return value.

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 verb ('Get') and a specific resource ('whether session automation recording is enabled'), making its purpose immediately clear. It is clearly distinct from sibling tools like 'set_session_automation_record' (which sets rather than gets) and other getter tools.

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 description does not explicitly state when to use this tool vs alternatives or provide any exclusions. However, the usage is implied by the nature of a no-parameter getter: it simply checks the current state. This is adequate but lacks the explicit guidance found in higher-scoring descriptions.

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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