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Read-onlyIdempotent

List installed instruments and effects, including native and library entries, to choose sounds, presets, and automatable parameters before writing an FL Studio project.

Instructions

List the plugins this machine has: every plugin in FL's plugin database, and every tuned instance in the optional library project. Call it to choose instruments and effects before project_write; then presets for a plugin's presets, params for its automatable parameters. Each row: name, kind (instrument or effect), vendor, format (native, vst3, clap, vst), source (fl or library), how many presets load by name, whether it has a parameter map. Any of them goes into project_write by name: an instrument as {kind: plugin, plugin: , preset?, format?}, an effect as mixer.effects [{track, slot, plugin: , preset?, format?}]; without a preset it arrives as if dragged in fresh from FL's browser, a library instance as saved. A plugin installed in several formats is one name (native, then vst3, clap, vst unless format is given). By default it lists only VST3 and CLAP plugins; native=true adds FL's own. Reads files only; FL need not run.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryNokeep names containing this text, case-insensitive, e.g. 'serum'; omit for all
nativeNotrue also lists FL's own (native) plugins

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv0.4.5
    • changedInput schema / properties / query / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "integer"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv0.4.0
    • addedInput schema / properties / native
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": false,
      +  "description": "true also lists FL's own (native) plugins",
      +  "title": "Native",
      +  "type": "boolean"
      +}
  3. Changed1 schema field changedv0.2.1
    • addedInput schema / properties / query / description
      Added value: +"keep names containing this text, case-insensitive, e.g. 'serum'; omit for all"
  4. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare a safe read-only operation, but the description adds substantial behavior: file-only reads, no running FL instance needed, default filtering behavior, format deduplication rules, and the exact row fields returned.

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?

Despite its length, the description is front-loaded with the core purpose and every sentence carries useful information about return fields, filtering, deduplication, or project_write integration. There is no redundant filler.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema, the description compensates by documenting the returned row fields and how names map into project_write. Combined with annotations and full schema coverage, an agent has enough context to call it correctly.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the parameter meanings are fully documented in the schema. The description repeats the native behavior but adds no new semantics for query, making the baseline 3 appropriate.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: list the plugins this machine has, covering both FL's plugin database and tuned library instances. It clearly distinguishes itself from siblings like presets and params while also explaining how results feed into project_write.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly says to call it before project_write to choose instruments and effects, and directs the agent to presets or params for plugin subresources. It also explains the default VST3/CLAP-only listing and the native=true override.

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