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load_drum_kit

Load a drum rack on a specified track and populate it with a specific drum kit from the browser.

Instructions

Load a drum rack and then load a specific drum kit into it.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track to load on

  • rack_uri: The URI of the drum rack to load (e.g., 'Drums/Drum Rack')

  • kit_path: Path to the drum kit inside the browser (e.g., 'drums/acoustic/kit1')

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kit_pathYes
rack_uriYes
track_indexYes
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. It discloses the two-step loading sequence but does not mention side effects, preconditions (e.g., track must exist), or whether it replaces existing devices. The lack of safety/disruptiveness info 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 and well-structured: one opening sentence stating the purpose, followed by a clean parameter list. No redundant information or filler.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a simple 3-parameter tool with no annotations or output schema, the description provides sufficient context: it explains what the tool does and what each parameter is. Minor missing details (error handling, exact behavior) are not critical for this straightforward action.

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 explains each parameter with meaningful context and examples (e.g., rack_uri: 'Drums/Drum Rack', kit_path: 'drums/acoustic/kit1'). This compensates for the 0% schema coverage, adding format and usage guidance beyond the bare parameter names.

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 tool's specific function: 'Load a drum rack and then load a specific drum kit into it.' This identifies a specific verb (load), resource (drum rack and kit), and distinguishes it from sibling tools like load_instrument_or_effect, which are more general.

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 the use case (setting up a drum kit on a track) but does not explicitly state when to use this tool vs alternatives like load_instrument_or_effect or load_item_to_track. No exclusions or alternative guidance is 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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