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  • Latest release: v0.1.0

  • Disambiguation5/5

    Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: control_playback handles transport commands, play_now starts a single item, enqueue_and_play builds a queue, search_music finds candidates, get_tracks_for expands them, etc. No two tools overlap in functionality.

    Naming Consistency4/5

    Tool names follow a mostly consistent snake_case pattern with verbs leading (list_zones, set_volume, get_tracks_for). However, 'now_playing' and 'play_now' are verb-phrase based, and 'mute' is a single verb, introducing minor inconsistency.

    Tool Count5/5

    With 9 tools, the server is well-scoped for a Roon music control system. Each tool handles a essential aspect (search, playback, queue, volume, zone management) without being bloated or underpowered.

    Completeness4/5

    Core workflows are covered: search, browse, play, control, volume, and state. Minor gaps exist, such as no playlist management or fine-grained queue manipulation (e.g., insert, remove), but these are not critical for basic operation.

  • Average 4.6/5 across 9 of 9 tools scored.

    See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.

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How is the quality score calculated?

The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).

Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.

Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).

Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.

Tool Scores

  • Behavior4/5

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

    Discloses key behaviors: server rescales to native range, incremental outputs are reported as skipped. No annotations provided, so description carries the burden. No contradictions.

    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?

    Description is concise and front-loaded with purpose. Includes a structured note on relative changes. Could use clearer sectioning, but overall efficient.

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

    Completeness4/5

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

    Covers main functionality, zone resolution, and special case of incremental outputs. No output schema but behavior is sufficiently described. Minor omission: error handling on invalid inputs.

    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?

    Schema coverage is 100%, but description adds context: zoneId resolution like now_playing, and note on relative changes for the level parameter. Adds practical usage value beyond schema.

    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?

    Title and description clearly state the tool's purpose: setting a Roon zone's volume to a target percent. It distinguishes from sibling tools like mute (mute/unmute) and control_playback (play/pause) by focusing on absolute volume setting.

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

    Usage Guidelines4/5

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

    Explicitly states when to use: 'when the user wants to change how loud a zone is'. Notes relative changes require a target percent or default delta, guiding against misuse. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use or list specific alternative tools.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It states that muting affects every output in the zone and explains zoneId resolution. This is sufficient for a simple action, though it lacks detail on side effects or error cases.

    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 three sentences, front-loaded with purpose, and every sentence adds necessary context. No unnecessary words.

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

    Completeness4/5

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

    Given no output schema and simple action, the description adequately covers usage and behavior. It could mention that no return value is expected, but it's not critical for a mute operation.

    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?

    Schema coverage is 100%, but the description adds value by clarifying zoneId resolves like now_playing and defining the effect of the muted boolean. This goes beyond the schema descriptions.

    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 clearly states the tool mutes or unmutes a Roon zone, with examples of user queries. It distinguishes from sibling tools like set_volume by focusing on mute/unmute rather than volume control.

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

    Usage Guidelines4/5

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

    The description explicitly says 'Use this when the user wants to mute or unmute a zone' and provides example utterances. It does not explicitly mention when not to use it or alternatives, but the context is clear enough.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It discloses immediate playback, queue replacement, itemKey session scope, zone selection fallback, optional shuffle, and return type. No mention of destructive or rate-limiting behaviors, but core behavioral traits are well covered.

    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, well-structured paragraph with no wasted words. Each sentence adds essential information in a logical order: purpose, behavior, parameter details, optionality, and return value.

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

    Completeness4/5

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

    Given no output schema, the description mentions the return type 'PlaybackResult'. All three parameters are adequately described in the description or schema. The tool's role among siblings is clear. Minor gap: no mention of error cases beyond ZONE_AMBIGUOUS.

    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?

    Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds significant value for 'itemKey' (session-scoped, source) and 'zoneId' (fallback logic). 'shuffle' is straightforward. This exceeds the baseline.

    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 clearly states the verb ('play now'), specific resource ('a single search candidate in the target zone'), and distinguishes from siblings by emphasizing immediate playback and queue replacement. Examples further clarify the purpose.

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

    Usage Guidelines4/5

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

    The description explicitly says 'Use this when the user wants one specific thing playing right now' and provides examples. It is contrasted with alternatives implicitly via the 'replaces whatever was queued' behavior, but no explicit 'when not to use' is given. The zone fallback logic is clearly explained.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    No annotations provided, so description carries burden. Describes that it runs a verb on a resolved zone and returns zoneId, action, and playback state. Also explains zoneId resolution. Could mention idempotency or error handling, but overall transparent.

    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?

    One dense paragraph with front-loaded purpose, examples, and caveats. Efficient but some redundancy in listing examples, still concise and structured.

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

    Completeness4/5

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

    Given moderate complexity, no output schema, and full param coverage, description adequately explains what it does, return values, and usage boundaries. Missing error scenarios but not required.

    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?

    Schema coverage 100%, baseline 3. Description adds value by explaining zoneId resolution behavior and giving natural language examples for action values, helping map user intent to enum.

    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?

    Clearly states it runs transport verbs (pause/resume/next/previous/stop) against a zone. Distinguishes from sibling tools like set_volume by explicitly saying 'verbs only' and directing volume adjustments to now_playing+set_volume.

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

    Usage Guidelines5/5

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

    Explicitly says when to use (common transport verbs) and when not (for 'louder'/'softer' without number, use now_playing then set_volume). Provides examples and conditions, though does not directly name all sibling alternatives.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Discloses that it replaces the queue, starts playback immediately, and itemKeys are session-scoped and should be used promptly. Returns PlaybackResult with queued/skipped counts. Does not mention authorization or rate limits, but given no annotations, 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.

    Conciseness4/5

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

    Well-structured and front-loaded with purpose and usage. Contains two sentences of purpose, then parameter details. Efficiently packs context without redundancy. Could benefit from slight formatting (e.g., bullet points) but is concise and clear.

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

    Completeness4/5

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

    For a 3-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, usage, parameter semantics, and behavioral traits. It explains what is returned (PlaybackResult with counts). Missing error handling details, but overall adequate given the tool's complexity.

    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?

    Schema coverage is 100%, but description adds significant meaning: explains that zoneId can be omitted for default zone (references play_now), clarifies itemKeys come from get_tracks_for/search_music and are session-scoped, and explains shuffle behavior ('omit to leave unchanged'). Adds value beyond the schema.

    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?

    Clearly states the tool builds an ad-hoc queue and starts playback. Uses specific verb 'builds' and 'starts', resource is a curated Roon queue. Distinguishes from siblings by giving usage cues like 'queue', 'setlist', 'mix' and contrasting with play_now for default zone.

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

    Usage Guidelines5/5

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

    Explicitly tells when to use ('when the user wants a custom lineup...') with clear examples. Mentions that it replaces the current queue, first item plays now, rest appended. Also provides context on zoneId optionality and references alternative tool play_now for default zones.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    No annotations provided, but description discloses what is returned (id, display name, playback state, output ids) and implies read-only operation. Could be more explicit about non-destructive nature, but 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?

    Two sentences: first gives usage context, second details output. Efficient and well-structured with no filler.

    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 no parameters and no output schema, description fully covers what the tool does and when to use it. Complete for a list tool.

    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?

    No parameters in schema, so baseline 4. Description adds no parameter info but that is unnecessary; it mentions return fields which are useful context.

    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 clearly states it lists zones/outputs from the Roon Core and gives specific use cases like asking which rooms or before playback when target is unclear, distinguishing it from sibling tools.

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

    Usage Guidelines4/5

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

    Explicitly says when to use it (when user asks about zones, before playback if unclear) and implies when not needed (if default zone set). Does not explicitly list alternatives but context is clear.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    No annotations provided, so description bears full burden. Describes return structure (zone id/name, playback state, title/artist/album, seek position), undefined values when nothing playing, and ZONE_AMBIGUOUS response. Lacks explicit statement about destructiveness, but context implies read-only.

    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 relatively long but well-structured, starting with usage scenarios followed by return details. Every sentence adds value; however, it could be slightly more concise without losing clarity.

    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 one optional parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, the description fully covers purpose, usage, parameter semantics, return structure, error handling, and side effects (none). It is complete for an agent to select and invoke correctly.

    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?

    Schema description coverage is 100%, explaining zoneId is optional. Description adds meaningful detail: fallback logic using ROON_DEFAULT_ZONE, ambiguous zone resolution, and error case. This adds value beyond the schema alone.

    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 clearly states the tool gets the currently-playing track, with explicit example queries (e.g., 'what's playing?', 'who's this?') and distinguishes from sibling tools like control_playback by focusing on snapshot rather than control.

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

    Usage Guidelines5/5

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

    Provides explicit when-to-use instructions: user asks what's playing, before pause/skip/volume changes when zone isn't named. Also explains fallback behavior and error case (ZONE_AMBIGUOUS) with a suggestion to call list_zones.

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

  • Behavior5/5

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

    With no annotations, the description carries full burden and does an excellent job. It discloses that the tool returns track candidates with session-scoped item keys (which expire soon), that non-expandable items return empty tracks with a 'skipped reason' rather than throwing an error, and that results should be used promptly with enqueue_and_play. This provides critical behavioral context for safe invocation.

    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 concise and well-structured. It starts with the primary use case and action, then explains the input source (itemKey from search_music), then describes the output and error behavior. Every sentence adds value, and there is no redundancy or filler.

    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's complexity (expanding items to tracks) and absence of an output schema, the description provides sufficient context: input type, output nature (track candidates with session-scoped keys), lifecycle hint (use promptly), error handling (empty tracks with skipped reason), and limit parameter. It feels complete and leaves no major questions.

    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?

    Both parameters have descriptions in the schema (100% coverage), so the baseline is 3. The description adds value by reinforcing that itemKey comes from a recent search_music candidate and clarifying the default limit (10). This extra context helps the agent understand the usage pattern, earning a 4.

    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 clearly states the tool's purpose: expanding a Roon item (artist, album, genre, or playlist) into a concrete list of playable tracks. It uses specific verb+resource ('expand a Roon item into tracks') and provides concrete use case examples ('what tracks are on this album?'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like search_music (which returns candidates) and enqueue_and_play (which plays tracks).

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

    Usage Guidelines5/5

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

    The description explicitly states when to use the tool: 'after search_music when the user wants a concrete list of songs'. It provides clear context for use cases like previewing tracks, building a queue, or picking a track. It also implies when not to use it (e.g., not for playback control) and indirectly points to alternatives like enqueue_and_play for playing.

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

  • Behavior5/5

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

    No annotations exist, so description fully covers behavior: explains free-text resolution, optional type restriction, special genre tree walking, broadening on empty type, streaming option scope, and that output is opaque session-scoped keys. No contradictions.

    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?

    Description is detailed and well-structured, front-loading purpose then special cases. Slightly verbose but every sentence adds value; could be marginally tightened without losing clarity.

    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 4 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description fully informs an agent: what it does, how to use each parameter, special behaviors, and expected output (opaque keys for playback). Complete for effective invocation.

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

    Parameters5/5

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

    Schema coverage is 100%, but description adds significant nuance: explains genre type is special, empty type broadens, includeStreaming only works with genre and appends streaming tracks, and output is opaque keys. Adds meaning beyond schema descriptions.

    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 clearly states the tool searches Roon music by free-text query, listing specific item types (artist, album, etc.), and distinguishes it from sibling playback tools by mentioning it returns item keys for use with them.

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

    Usage Guidelines5/5

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

    Explicitly says 'Use this when the user names music to find', and instructs to pair with get_tracks_for, play_now, or enqueue_and_play, providing clear guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives.

    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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