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set_arrangement_overdub

Toggle arrangement overdub in Ableton Live to layer new clips over existing arrangement during recording.

Instructions

Enable or disable arrangement overdub.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
enabledYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

Without annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only states the toggle action. It does not explain the effect on the arrangement, prerequisites, or side effects, leaving the agent with minimal behavioral insight.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise (one sentence), but it sacrifices completeness. While it is front-loaded, it lacks substance beyond restating the tool's name.

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?

Despite the tool's simplicity, the description does not mention return values, side effects, or typical usage context. The presence of an output schema is not leveraged to reduce the description's burden.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The parameter 'enabled' is a boolean with 0% schema description coverage. The description merely echoes the parameter's purpose ('Enable or disable') without adding details like defaults, toggle behavior, or state implications.

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 identifies the tool's action: enable or disable arrangement overdub. It uses a specific verb-resource pair and distinguishes itself from sibling tools like set_loop or set_record_mode.

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 guidance is given on when to enable or disable arrangement overdub, nor are there any alternatives mentioned. The description lacks context for appropriate usage.

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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