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Solo/unsolo track

reaper_set_track_solo

Control audio focus by setting a track's solo state. Provide the track index and specify true to solo or false to unsolo.

Instructions

Set the solo state of a track.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
indexYes
soloedYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
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 only states the action without mentioning side effects (e.g., whether soloing affects other tracks), return values, or error conditions. For a mutation tool, this is a significant gap.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, efficient sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded with the core action, making it easy to scan. However, its brevity may contribute to the lack of behavioral and parameter details.

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?

For a simple tool with two basic parameters and no output schema, the description covers the essential action. However, it lacks usage context, behavioral specifics, and parameter explanations. An agent would likely need to consult sibling tool patterns or infer from the schema, making it minimally complete for a trivial setter but not fully self-sufficient.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It does not explain what 'index' refers to or what 'soloed' boolean values mean. The parameter names are somewhat self-explanatory, but the description adds no additional meaning, leaving the agent to rely on the raw schema.

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 action (set) and resource (solo state of a track). It differentiates from siblings like reaper_set_track_mute by focusing on solo, though it could be more specific about operating on a given track index. Overall, the purpose is unambiguous.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of when soloing is appropriate, no exclusions, and no reference to other track-setting tools. The agent must 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.