seerr_create_settings_jellyfin

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false, so the description's 'WRITE: modifies your Seerr instance' largely restates this. It adds minimal context beyond the annotation, such as the fact that it modifies the Seerr instance, but no details on side effects, permissions, or failure modes.

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 one short sentence that front-loads the action, but includes the redundant 'WRITE:' prefix. It is efficient but could be more informative.

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?

Given the free-form body parameter and the existence of multiple related Jellyfin settings tools, the description is too sparse to be complete. It does not explain what settings can be updated, the structure of the request body, or how this relates to sync or list tools.

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 input schema has a single 'body' parameter that is an arbitrary object with no description and 0% schema coverage. The description does not mention the body at all, leaving the agent without any information about what fields to include or what Jellyfin settings can be updated.

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 states the verb 'Update' and the resource 'Jellyfin settings', indicating a write operation. It distinguishes from list tools by declaring 'WRITE', but does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling seerr_create_settings_jellyfin_sync.

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 'WRITE' label implies this tool is for modifying settings rather than reading, but no explicit guidance is given about when to use this vs. list or sync variants. There are no stated exclusions or alternative tools.

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