tdarr_download_plugins
Download the latest plugins zip for use by nodes to enable updated transcoding capabilities.
Instructions
Download the latest plugins zip (used by nodes)
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Download the latest plugins zip for use by nodes to enable updated transcoding capabilities.
Download the latest plugins zip (used by nodes)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations exist, so description bears full burden. Only states the action and result; no disclosure of side effects, permissions, or potential issues like overwriting existing files. Lacks depth for a mutation-type tool.
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?
Single sentence, front-loaded with key information, no redundant wording. Efficient and to the point.
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?
Simple tool with no output schema; description sufficiently covers purpose and usage context ('used by nodes'). Slightly lacks details on what the zip contains or post-download steps, but adequate for basic understanding.
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?
No parameters in schema, so description need not add param details. Baseline 4 applies; description adequately implies no arguments needed.
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?
Description specifies verb 'Download' and resource 'latest plugins zip', clearly distinct from siblings like 'tdarr_sync_plugins' or 'tdarr_update_plugins'. Notes usage by nodes, adding context.
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?
Provides minimal guidance ('used by nodes') but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives. Lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use instructions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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