Save the current Ableton Live project set (.als) to a destination path on macOS. Specify an absolute .als path to preserve your work.
Triggers saving the current Ableton Live project set (.als) to a destination path on macOS.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| destination_path | Yes | Absolute destination filesystem path ending in .als. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full disclosure burden, yet it does not say whether this overwrites an existing file at destination_path, whether it behaves as Save-As versus overwriting the current set, whether Live shows a modal dialog, or what happens on failure. 'Triggers saving' leaves the mutation's side effects ambiguous.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
One front-loaded sentence with no filler; the action and target come first. It is arguably too terse for a filesystem-mutating tool, but nothing is wasted or buried.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
A mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, and no description of success/failure semantics, overwrite behavior, or path validation beyond the schema. For a save-to-disk operation the agent needs more than 'triggers saving' to invoke it safely.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%: destination_path is already documented as an absolute path ending in .als with minLength 1. The description only adds the 'current project set' framing and macOS context, which is marginal beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific verb (save), a specific resource (the current Ableton Live project set, .als) and the destination. It is distinguishable from live12_os_open_set and live12_os_export_audio by name and verb, but it never explicitly contrasts with those siblings.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No statement of when to use this versus live12_os_export_audio (audio rendering) or live12_os_open_set, and no prerequisites. Usage is only inferable from the verb; there are no exclusions or alternative routing.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.