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load_drum_kit

Load a drum rack onto a specified track and populate it with a chosen 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?

With no annotations, the description must disclose side effects and behavior. It states a two-step process (load rack then kit) but does not describe what happens if the track already contains a rack, whether the operation is destructive, or what errors may occur. The lack of output schema also leaves return behavior unspecified.

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 succinct: one sentence for the action and three bullet-like parameter explanations with examples. No redundant information is present, and the structure is easy to scan.

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?

The description covers the core action and parameter meanings, but it lacks contextual details such as when to use the tool and behavioral side effects. It is adequate for a simple loading operation but incomplete for robust agent decision-making, especially with no annotations or output schema.

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 compensates for the 0% schema coverage by documenting each parameter: track_index, rack_uri (with example 'Drums/Drum Rack'), and kit_path (with example 'drums/acoustic/kit1'). This provides meaningful context beyond the bare schema, though it could further clarify indexing and path conventions.

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 clearly states the specific action: 'Load a drum rack and then load a specific drum kit into it.' This distinguishes it from the sibling tool 'load_instrument_or_effect' by focusing on drum kits. However, it does not explicitly contrast it with that sibling.

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?

No usage guidance is provided. The description does not specify when to use this tool versus 'load_instrument_or_effect' or other loading tools, nor does it mention prerequisites like existing tracks or whether it replaces existing racks. This leaves the agent without clear selection criteria.

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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