Skip to main content
Glama
Sign In
ableton12-mcp

ableton12-mcp

by verove-jordan
OverviewSchemaSourceRelated ServersDiscussionsAdmin
Python
Local

set_clip_trigger_quantization

Set the global clip-launch quantization to control clip start timing. Use 0 for immediate launch without quantization, ideal for precise triggering.

Instructions

Set the global clip-launch quantization by index (0 = None, which launches clips immediately). capture_session_to_arrangement sets this to None for a tight start and restores it afterwards; exposed here for manual control.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "set_clip_trigger_quantization"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
valueNo

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It reveals that 0 means None and launches clips immediately, and that the setting is global and reversible via capture_session_to_arrangement. However, it does not describe effects on currently loaded clips or list other quantization values.

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 a concise two sentences, front-loads the purpose and key parameter detail, and includes a useful reference to a sibling tool without unnecessary elaboration.

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?

For a simple one-parameter setter, the description covers the primary purpose and the meaning of 0, but it lacks a complete mapping of quantization indices. Given no schema descriptions, this is a notable gap that could prevent correct usage for non-zero values.

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 schema provides no description for the 'value' parameter, and the description only explains the index 0. It does not enumerate valid indices or describe what other integer values map to, leaving the parameter semantically incomplete.

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 states it sets the global clip-launch quantization by index, with a specific explanation of the 0 value. It also distinguishes its role relative to capture_session_to_arrangement, making its purpose unambiguous.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It explains that capture_session_to_arrangement uses this setting (sets to None and restores) and that this tool is exposed for manual control. This gives context for when to use it, though it doesn't explicitly list alternatives or exclusion scenarios.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Deploy Server

Other Tools