Fix CI: Remove f-strings for Python 2.7 compatibility

- Replaced f-string formatting with string concatenation (Python 2.7 compatible)
- Fixed: f"Parameter '{param_name}' not found" → "Parameter '" + str(param_name) + "' not found"
- Fixed: f"Send {chr(65+i)}" → "Send " + chr(65+i)
- Removed external project references per request

This ensures compatibility with Ableton Live 11 (Python 2.7) and Live 12 (Python 3.11.6).

Author: Ziforge

ClaudeMCP_Remote/liveapi_tools.py

@@ -1628,7 +1628,7 @@ def get_device_parameter_by_name(self, track_index, device_index, param_name):
                         "max": float(param.max)
                     }
 
-            return {"ok": False, "error": f"Parameter '{param_name}' not found"}
+            return {"ok": False, "error": "Parameter '" + str(param_name) + "' not found"}
         except Exception as e:
             return {"ok": False, "error": str(e)}
 
@@ -1653,7 +1653,7 @@ def set_device_parameter_by_name(self, track_index, device_index, param_name, va
                         "value": float(param.value)
                     }
 
-            return {"ok": False, "error": f"Parameter '{param_name}' not found"}
+            return {"ok": False, "error": "Parameter '" + str(param_name) + "' not found"}
         except Exception as e:
             return {"ok": False, "error": str(e)}
 
@@ -1846,7 +1846,7 @@ def get_track_sends(self, track_index):
                 sends.append({
                     "index": i,
                     "value": float(send.value),
-                    "name": str(send.name) if hasattr(send, 'name') else f"Send {chr(65+i)}"
+                    "name": str(send.name) if hasattr(send, 'name') else "Send " + chr(65+i)
                 })
 
             return {

README.md

@@ -277,27 +277,6 @@ See `examples/cv_tools_control.py` for a complete working example.
 
 For detailed M4L integration documentation, see [MAX4LIVE_INTEGRATION.md](MAX4LIVE_INTEGRATION.md).
 
-## Comparison with Similar Projects
-
-### vs. ahujasid/ableton-mcp
-
-[ahujasid/ableton-mcp](https://github.com/ahujasid/ableton-mcp) is another MCP-based Ableton control project. **Verifiable differences:**
-
-| Feature | This Project | ahujasid/ableton-mcp |
-|---------|-------------|---------------------|
-| **Tool Count** | 220 tools | ~40 tools |
-| **Architecture** | Python Remote Script (native) | AbletonJS + Node.js bridge |
-| **Transport** | Direct TCP socket (port 9004) | HTTP/WebSocket via AbletonJS |
-| **Live 12 Features** | Take lanes, display values ✅ | Not specified |
-| **Thread Safety** | Queue-based (main thread execution) | AbletonJS handles threading |
-| **Deployment** | Single Python script | Node.js + AbletonJS dependencies |
-
-**Different Design Philosophies:**
-- **This project**: Maximize API coverage (220 tools), native Python, no external dependencies
-- **ahujasid/ableton-mcp**: Minimal viable toolset (~40 tools), JavaScript ecosystem integration
-
-Both are valid approaches for different use cases. This project prioritizes breadth of API coverage, while ahujasid/ableton-mcp prioritizes integration with JavaScript/Node.js workflows.
-
 ## Contributing
 
 Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
@@ -316,7 +295,6 @@ This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file
 
 - Built with [Ableton Live's Python Remote Script API](https://docs.cycling74.com/max8/vignettes/live_api_overview)
 - Designed for use with [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/)
-- Inspired by [ahujasid/ableton-mcp](https://github.com/ahujasid/ableton-mcp)
 - Created by Claude Code
 
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