track_remove
Delete a track from your REAPER project using its 0-based index.
Instructions
Delete the track at the given 0-based index.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| track_index | Yes |
Delete a track from your REAPER project using its 0-based index.
Delete the track at the given 0-based index.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| track_index | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description fails to disclose critical behavioral details such as the fact that deleting a track causes subsequent tracks to shift indices, making repeated deletions potentially error-prone. The description carries the full burden of transparency and does not meet it.
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?
The description is a single, clear sentence with no extraneous words. It achieves brevity but could be slightly expanded for clarity without sacrificing conciseness.
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?
For a destructive operation with no output schema and minimal annotations, the description lacks essential context: what happens after deletion (e.g., indices shift), return value (likely void), and safety considerations.
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?
The schema provides no description for the 'track_index' parameter (0% coverage). The description adds '0-based index' but does not explain valid range, required existence, or that it corresponds to a track's current position in the list.
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?
The description clearly specifies the action ('Delete'), the resource ('track'), and the input ('at the given 0-based index'). It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like track_add, track_list, and track_rename.
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?
The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool or when to avoid it. For instance, it doesn't mention checking that the track index is valid, nor does it warn about index shifts after deletion.
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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