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create_media_subscriptions_process

Idempotent

Process all media subscriptions in one request to refresh and update subscribed content across your Plex media server.

Instructions

Process all subscriptions.

POST /media/subscriptions/process

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The annotations already cover the important behavioral traits: not read-only, idempotent, not destructive, and open-world. The description adds the 'all subscriptions' scope and confirms the POST action, but it does not explain what processing entails, such as whether it is asynchronous, what state changes occur, or whether external systems are affected.

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 very short, front-loaded with the purpose, and includes the endpoint without filler or repetition. It is appropriately concise for a zero-parameter endpoint, although the brevity contributes to the ambiguity noted in other dimensions.

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

Completeness3/5

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

With no parameters and an output schema present, the description has few structural gaps, but it leaves the meaning of 'process all subscriptions' unexplained. An agent cannot tell whether this triggers a background job, processes pending updates, or requires existing subscriptions. It is minimally viable but not fully informative.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The input schema has zero parameters and schema description coverage is 100%, so there are no parameter semantics for the description to clarify. The description's 'all subscriptions' wording reinforces that no scoping or filtering argument is needed, which fits the no-parameter baseline.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly identifies the operation as 'Process all subscriptions' and provides the endpoint POST /media/subscriptions/process, distinguishing it from create/update/list sibling tools. The verb 'process' is somewhat generic, but the resource and bulk scope are explicit enough to avoid confusion with the other media-subscription tools.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as update_media_subscriptions_by_subscription_id or list_media_subscriptions_scheduled. The phrase 'all subscriptions' implies a bulk operation, but no conditions, prerequisites, or exclusions are stated, so the agent is left to infer the appropriate context.

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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