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get_download_queue_by_queue_id

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve a specific Plex download queue by its unique ID to inspect its contents and status. Provide the queue ID to get the queue details.

Instructions

Get a download queue.

GET /downloadQueue/{queueId}

Args: queue_id: The queue id

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queue_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The annotations already convey readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds only the HTTP method and path; it doesn't disclose additional run-time behavior such as authentication requirements, empty-queue behavior, or what happens if the queue does not exist, but it does not contradict the annotations.

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 short, starts with the purpose, and includes the endpoint and argument declaration with no filler. The 'Args' line is largely redundant with the schema, but it is not bloated.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a one-parameter, read-only, idempotent GET with an output schema, the description is almost sufficient. It provides the path binding and the queue_id argument. The main omission is not routing users to item-level or add/remove sibling tools when those are what the agent actually needs.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description merely restates 'queue_id' as 'The queue id'. It adds almost no meaning beyond the parameter name and integer schema; the path placeholder is mildly useful but the description does not explain constraints, formats, or how the id is resolved.

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 states an explicit verb and resource: 'Get a download queue', reinforced by the `GET /downloadQueue/{queueId}` endpoint pattern. It does not differentiate itself from sibling download-queue tools explicitly, but the queue-level resource is clear enough.

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?

No when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is provided. Given sibling tools like `get_download_queue_by_queue_id_items`, `get_download_queue_by_queue_id_item_by_item_id_media`, and item-level decision endpoints, the description does not help an agent choose between fetching the queue object itself and related subresources.

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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