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create_tools_batch_embed_metadata

Idempotent

Trigger batch metadata embedding for Audiobookshelf items to populate or update embedded file metadata.

Instructions

Create or act on batch embed-metadata.

POST /api/tools/batch/embed-metadata

Args: body: Request payload. Read the matching GET or the /schema endpoint first to see the fields this resource expects.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds no behavioral context beyond 'Create or act on,' so the agent learns nothing about side effects, background processing, or required permissions. It does not contradict the annotations, but it also does not add value beyond them.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is brief and well-structured: a purpose line, an endpoint line, and an args block. It contains no redundant sentences, though the purpose line is vague. It earns a 4 for efficiency and clear layout.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the tool's complex body and 0% schema coverage, the description is not complete. It fails to define what a batch embed-metadata operation does, what the body should contain, or how it differs from create_tools_item_by_id_embed_metadata. The output schema covers return values, but the core semantics and usage context are missing.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

With a generic body object and additionalProperties true, schema coverage is 0%. The description calls body a 'Request payload' and tells the agent to read the GET or /schema endpoint, which is a useful pointer but does not describe any actual fields, types, or examples. The agent must still discover the semantics elsewhere.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states 'Create or act on batch embed-metadata,' which identifies the resource but uses the vague phrase 'act on' and never explains what embed-metadata does. It also does not differentiate this batch tool from the sibling per-item tool create_tools_item_by_id_embed_metadata. This is more than a tautology but still under-specified.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The only guidance is 'Read the matching GET or the /schema endpoint first to see the fields this resource expects,' which is a generic lookup instruction rather than when-to-use guidance. It includes no alternatives, no preconditions, and no indication of when the batch tool should be preferred over the per-item version.

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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