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set_track_name

Renames a track in Ableton Live using its index and a new name.

Instructions

Rename a track.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The track index (0-based)

  • name: New name for the track

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
track_indexYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided; description does not disclose side effects, reversibility, or impacts on references, leaving behavioral uncertainty for this mutation operation.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Very concise with front-loaded purpose and a clear parameter list; no extraneous content, though structure could be enhanced.

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?

Despite an output schema, description lacks details about return values or post-rename effects; adequate for a simple rename but incomplete for complex workflows.

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 0%, so description adds value by stating track_index is 0-based and name is the new name, but this is minimal and compensates only partially.

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 tool name 'set_track_name' and description 'Rename a track.' clearly convey the action (rename) and resource (track), distinguishing it from siblings like get_track_names and set_track_color.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives; no prerequisites or context for usage 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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