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live12_browser_load_item

Loads a browser item by URI onto an Ableton Live 12 track, chain, or drum rack pad, placing instruments, effects, racks, or presets exactly where needed.

Instructions

Loads a browser item (instrument, effect, rack, or preset) onto an Ableton Live 12 track, chain, or drum rack pad (Application.browser.load_item).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
chain_indexNoOptional chain index if inserting inside an existing Rack device (-1 for top-level track device chain).
track_indexYesZero-based target track index.
drum_pad_indexNoOptional drum pad index [0..127] if loading onto a Drum Rack pad (-1 for standard track insertion).
browser_item_uriYesCanonical browser item URI from browser search (e.g. 'live:device:drift', 'live:device:wavetable').

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
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 behavioral burden. It identifies a mutation-like operation but does not disclose side effects such as whether an existing device is replaced, what happens on invalid URIs, whether loading is undoable, or what permissions/state are required.

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 definition is a single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It efficiently conveys the operation, item types, and target surfaces.

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 moderate-complexity mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description gives enough information to identify the operation and target but leaves behavioral details and preconditions unexplained. It is minimally adequate but not complete.

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?

Schema coverage is 100%, so all four parameters are already documented in the input schema. The description adds context by naming the kinds of browser items and target surfaces, but does not add syntax or constraints beyond the schema's own parameter descriptions.

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 verb and resource ('Loads a browser item') plus the supported item types and target locations. It clearly distinguishes this operation from browser search/preview and device parameter manipulation by focusing on placement onto a track, chain, or drum rack pad.

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?

Usage is implied: this is the tool to use when the desired browser item URI is already known and needs to be loaded. However, it does not explicitly say to use live12_browser_search first or state when not to use this tool versus alternatives.

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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