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get_library_sections_by_section_id_by_content_rating

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve media from a Plex library section organized by content rating, using the section ID to filter and display titles by their rating categories.

Instructions

Get By Content Rating.

GET /library/sections/{sectionId}/byContentRating

Args: section_id: The unique identifier of the library section

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
section_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

C2.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only the GET route and does not disclose response behavior, grouping/filtering semantics, pagination, or any other runtime characteristics beyond what annotations already imply.

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 short and front-loaded with the HTTP verb and endpoint path, with no verbose prose. However, it is under-specified rather than economically informative: the first line "Get By Content Rating" adds almost no value beyond the tool name.

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?

The route and the single required parameter provide the minimum invocation details, and the output schema is present, so return-value documentation is not required. However, the description never explains what "by content rating" means, what kind of items are returned, or how this endpoint relates to the many sibling section endpoints, leaving an agent to guess at its semantics.

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%, and the description partially compensates by stating that section_id is "the unique identifier of the library section." This adds a semantic referent beyond the schema's bare "Section Id" title, but it does not explain where the ID comes from or what values are valid.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description's opening line, "Get By Content Rating," is essentially a restatement of the tool name and does not explain what the operation returns or what "content rating" means in a library section. The HTTP route adds the endpoint path but not semantic clarity. It also fails to distinguish this tool from sibling endpoints like get_library_sections_by_section_id_by_resolution or by_year.

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 on when to use this tool versus any of the many sibling library-section endpoints. The description only repeats the URL pattern and the section_id argument, with no indication of use case, prerequisites, or alternatives.

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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