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set_track_name

Rename an Ableton Live track by specifying its index and the new name.

Instructions

Set the name of a track.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track to rename

  • name: The new name for the track

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
track_indexYes
nameYes
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. However, it only states the action without disclosing any behavioral traits such as error handling, side effects, or requirements (e.g., track must exist). This minimal disclosure is insufficient for a mutation operation.

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 and to the point, with the purpose front-loaded. The parameter listing is redundant with the schema but adds value since the schema lacks descriptions. No words are wasted, though it could be slightly more efficient by omitting the parameter listing if the schema were richer.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity and lack of output schema, the description is minimally adequate. It defines input parameters but omits context about return values, error scenarios, or side effects. For a straightforward setter, this may be sufficient, but additional details would improve completeness.

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?

The schema has 0% description coverage, so the description must compensate. It provides brief explanations for each parameter ('The index of the track to rename', 'The new name for the track'), which adds meaning beyond the schema's titles. However, the explanations are minimal and do not cover potential constraints like allowed name characters or index bounds.

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 'Set' and the resource 'name of a track', which is specific and distinguishes it from sibling tools like set_clip_name or set_tempo. It is unambiguous about the tool's function.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, conditions, or when not to use it, leaving the agent without decision support among sibling tools.

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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