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get_hubs_sections_by_section_id_manage

Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch and reorder media hubs for a specific Plex section, using an optional metadata item to filter relevant hubs.

Instructions

Get hubs.

GET /hubs/sections/{sectionId}/manage

Args: section_id: The section ID for the hubs to reorder metadata_item_id: Restrict hubs to ones relevant to the provided metadata item

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
section_idYes
metadata_item_idNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the description carries a low burden. The Args line adds a small behavioral clue that section_id is 'the section ID for the hubs to reorder,' but the description otherwise adds no context about output, pagination, or the manage workflow.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is tight with no filler, but it is more under-specified than neatly concise. The endpoint line and Args block are useful, yet the entire description could fit in a few sentences without much substance.

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?

An output schema exists and the parameter count is small, so the description need not explain return values. However, it never clarifies what 'manage' means or why an agent should choose this over get_hubs_sections_by_section_id, leaving a real gap for correct tool selection.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description's Args block is the only parameter documentation. It gives a one-line purpose for both section_id and metadata_item_id, which adds meaning beyond the bare schema, but the explanations are terse and don't elaborate on format, filtering behavior, or how the params interact.

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?

"Get hubs." is nearly a tautology of the tool name, and the endpoint path is the main source of specificity. The description never explains what the "/manage" variant means, nor how it differs from the sibling get_hubs_sections_by_section_id.

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 guidance is given on when to call this tool versus its siblings (get_hubs_sections_by_section_id, list_hubs, or the update/create/delete manage variants). No alternatives, exclusions, or prerequisites are mentioned, leaving the agent to guess from names alone.

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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