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set_beat_repeat_enabled

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Set or plan the native Beat Repeat Repeat state (On/Off) in Ableton Live, rechecking device/routing/transport before write and reporting observed value.

Instructions

Plan or request one exact native Beat Repeat Repeat choice, Off or On. Native execution rechecks the complete device, routing, and transport snapshot before writing Repeat and reports its immediately observed value. Does not promise beat-scheduled execution, a captured buffer, or an audible effect.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dryRunNoFalse executes with token and hash.
enabledYesTarget native Repeat On or Off.
trackIdYesID from list_tracks.
deviceIdYesID from list_devices.
planHashNoPlan hash.
confirmationTokenNoSingle-use plan token.
expectedStateVersionYesObserved stateVersion.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv0.3.1
    • removedOutput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -true
    • addedOutput schema / anyOf
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "oneOf": [
+      {
+        "properties": {
+          "confirmation": {
+            "properties": {
+              "expiresAt": {
+                "type": "number"
+              },
+              "planHash": {
+                "pattern": "^[a-f0-9]{64}$",
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "token": {
+                "minLength": 1,
+                "type": "string"
+              }
+            },
+            "required": [
+              "token",
+              "planHash",
+              "expiresAt"
+            ],
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "dryRun": {
+            "const": true
+          },
+          "plan": {
+            "type": "object"
+          }
+        },
+        "required": [
+          "dryRun",
+          "plan",
+          "confirmation"
+        ],
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      {
+        "properties": {
+          "dryRun": {
+            "const": false
+          },
+          "operationOutcome": {
+            "properties": {
+              "evidence": {
+                "items": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "type": "array"
+              },
+              "reason": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "schemaVersion": {
+                "const": 1
+              },
+              "status": {
+                "enum": [
+                  "applied",
+                  "outcome_unknown",
+                  "postconditions_failed",
+                  "pending_postconditions",
+                  "pending_user_action"
+                ]
+              }
+            },
+            "required": [
+              "schemaVersion",
+              "status",
+              "reason",
+              "evidence"
+            ],
+            "type": "object"
+          }
+        },
+        "required": [
+          "dryRun",
+          "operationOutcome"
+        ],
+        "type": "object"
+      }
+    ],
+    "properties": {
+      "dryRun": {
+        "type": "boolean"
+      }
+    },
+    "required": [
+      "dryRun"
+    ],
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  {
+    "properties": {
+      "error": {
+        "properties": {
+          "message": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "outcome": {
+            "enum": [
+              "unknown",
+              "not_executed"
+            ]
+          }
+        },
+        "required": [
+          "message",
+          "outcome"
+        ],
+        "type": "object"
+      }
+    },
+    "required": [
+      "error"
+    ],
+    "type": "object"
+  }
+]
  2. Changed7 schema fields changedv0.3.0
    • changedInput schema / properties / confirmationToken / description
      Previous value: -"Short-lived, single-use token returned by the matching dry run."New value: +"Single-use plan token."
    • changedInput schema / properties / deviceId / description
      Previous value: -"Stable device ID returned by list_devices."New value: +"ID from list_devices."
    • changedInput schema / properties / dryRun / description
      Previous value: -"Omit or true to return a plan; false requires a valid confirmationToken."New value: +"False executes with token and hash."
    • changedInput schema / properties / expectedStateVersion / description
      Previous value: -"Exact stateVersion observed immediately before planning."New value: +"Observed stateVersion."
    • changedInput schema / properties / planHash / description
      Previous value: -"Hash returned by the matching dry run."New value: +"Plan hash."
    • changedInput schema / properties / trackId / description
      Previous value: -"Stable track ID returned by list_tracks."New value: +"ID from list_tracks."
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "additionalProperties": true,
+  "type": "object"
+}
  3. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Adds genuine context beyond the annotations: native execution rechecks the full device, routing, and transport snapshot before writing and reports the immediately observed value, which tells the agent to expect a verified post-write read. It also scopes expectations by denying beat-scheduled execution, buffer capture, and audible effect. It does not explain the token/hash confirmation gate or what a failed recheck yields, and the destructiveHint=true annotation is not reinforced or qualified.

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?

Three sentences, front-loaded with the action and capped by explicit non-promises; every sentence carries information. Minor waste in the doubled "Beat Repeat Repeat" and the abstract "Plan or request" framing.

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?

An output schema covers return values and annotations cover the safety profile, leaving the description responsible for the semantic envelope — what is written, how it is verified, and what it does not guarantee — which it delivers. An agent has enough to call it correctly even without sibling cross-references.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already explains enabled, dryRun, planHash, confirmationToken, and expectedStateVersion — baseline 3 applies. The description reinforces that the toggle is strictly Off/On and that writes are gated on a state snapshot, but adds no syntax or sequencing detail for the plan/confirm parameters beyond what the schema states.

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?

Names a specific resource and mutation: the Beat Repeat device's Repeat toggle, Off or On. That distinguishes it implicitly from set_beat_repeat_grid and set_beat_repeat_interval, though no sibling is named. The phrase "one exact native Beat Repeat Repeat choice" is awkward and repetitive, costing a point on crispness.

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?

"Plan or request" implies the dryRun-then-execute workflow, and the closing sentence implies usage boundaries by disclaiming beat-scheduled execution and audible output. However, it never names an alternative tool (e.g. get_beat_repeat_performance_context for reading state, perform_beat_repeat_fill for a timed fill) nor states when not to call it. Usage is inferable, not stated.

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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