set_track_name
Rename any Ableton Live track by specifying its index and a new name.
Instructions
Rename a track.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| track_index | Yes | ||
| name | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Rename any Ableton Live track by specifying its index and a new name.
Rename a track.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| track_index | Yes | ||
| name | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description gives no behavioral details such as mutability, error conditions, name constraints, or whether the operation is reversible. For a mutation tool, this is insufficient.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely short (3 words), but it is under-specified rather than concise. Every sentence should add value, and here it fails to provide necessary context for an agent.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity as a mutation operation with no annotations and no output schema shown, the description is completely inadequate. It does not cover return values, success/failure indicators, or side effects.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0% and the description adds no meaning to the parameters. For example, track_index is not explained (e.g., zero-based vs one-based), and name has no constraints (e.g., length, allowed characters).
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description 'Rename a track' clearly states the verb and resource, but does not distinguish it from sibling tools like set_clip_name or set_scene_name that perform analogous operations on different resources.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., get_track_info to find track index, or other track modifications). No context on prerequisites or exclusions.
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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