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get_track_info

Retrieve detailed information about a specific track in Ableton Live by providing its index, including device chain, routing, and mixer settings.

Instructions

Get detailed information about a specific track in Ableton.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track to get information about

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
track_indexYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, and the description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as side effects, permissions required, or data limits. The phrase 'detailed information' is vague and lacks specifics.

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 very short (two sentences) and includes a structured 'Parameters:' section. However, the brevity sacrifices informative content; it is concise but under-specified.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the single parameter and no output schema, the description should at least hint at the kind of information returned (e.g., track name, volume). It lacks completeness, leaving the agent unsure of what the tool actually provides.

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?

The parameter 'track_index' is simply restated from the input schema with no additional semantic meaning. Schema coverage is 0%, meaning the description adds no value beyond the type definition. For example, it doesn't clarify if the index is 0-based or 1-based.

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 verb 'Get' and the resource 'detailed information about a specific track in Ableton'. This distinguishes it from sibling tools that create or modify tracks.

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 like get_session_info or searching tracks. There are no exclusions or prerequisites mentioned.

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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