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move_device_right

Moves a device one position to the right in an Ableton Live device chain. Specify track and device indices to reorder effects or instruments.

Instructions

Move a device one position to the right in the device chain.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track containing the device

  • device_index: The index of the device to move

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
track_indexYes
device_indexYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only describes the action without mentioning side effects, edge cases (e.g., moving the rightmost device), or whether indices are zero-based. 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.

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is concise, with one explanatory sentence and a clear parameter list. No redundant information is present.

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 two-parameter operation, the description covers the core action and parameters, but it omits edge-case behavior, potential return values, and any prerequisites. Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is adequate but not fully complete.

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?

The description explicitly defines both parameters in a parameter list, explaining track_index as the track containing the device and device_index as the device to move. This compensates for the schema's lack of description fields, though it does not provide index constraints or conventions.

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 states a specific action: 'Move a device one position to the right in the device chain.' This clearly distinguishes it from siblings like move_device_left and other device manipulation tools. The verb and resource are precise.

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?

The description implies usage through its name and action, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus move_device_left or other reordering options. No exclusions or alternative guidance are provided.

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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