seerr_list_settings_plex

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

Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, and the description's 'Get' aligns with this. The description adds no additional behavioral context such as authentication requirements, response structure, or side effects, but with the annotation covering safety, it is minimally sufficient.

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 concise phrase that communicates the core action without redundancy. It is appropriately sized for such a simple tool.

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?

The description is too terse given the existence of several Plex-specific sibling tools. It doesn't specify whether this returns the main Plex settings or a subset, nor does it provide any usage context, making it incomplete for optimal tool selection.

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 is empty with no parameters. The description doesn't need to explain parameter semantics, and the baseline for zero parameters is 4.

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 uses the verb 'Get' and resource 'Plex settings', clearly indicating a read operation to retrieve Plex configuration. However, among siblings like 'list_settings_plex_library' and 'list_settings_plex_sync', it doesn't clarify that this is the main Plex settings object, leading to some ambiguity.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus the many other 'get_settings' variants. There are no mentions of alternatives, prerequisites, or specific scenarios, making it hard for an agent to decide between this and related tools.

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