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get_session_info

Retrieve a complete snapshot of your current Ableton Live session, including tracks, devices, parameters, and transport state.

Instructions

Get detailed information about the current Ableton session

Input Schema

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NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It says 'get' implying a read-only operation but does not disclose what data is returned, whether it is expensive, or any side effects. The term 'detailed information' is vague and gives the agent no concrete expectations.

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 concise sentence with no wasted words. It front-loads the core purpose (get) and resource (session info).

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?

With no output schema and no explanation of what 'detailed information' includes, an agent cannot predict what the tool returns or how to interpret it. The description is too sparse for a tool that is meant to provide a broad overview of the session.

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 tool has zero parameters and the schema coverage is 100%, so there is no parameter information needed. The description correctly stays silent on parameters, and per the baseline for zero-parameter tools, this is adequate.

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 'Get detailed information about the current Ableton session' clearly states the verb (get) and resource (current Ableton session). However, 'session' is broad and does not distinguish this tool from many specific sibling getters like get_track_info, get_cpu_load, or get_playback_position.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With numerous sibling getters covering specific aspects of a session, an agent cannot determine whether to call get_session_info or a more targeted tool. No exclusions or alternatives are 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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