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get_library_sections_by_section_id_label

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve all labels assigned to a Plex library section by its ID. Use this to fetch tag metadata for a specific media library.

Instructions

Get Section Labels.

GET /library/sections/{sectionId}/label

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

C2.5/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds zero behavioral context beyond that: no mention of response volume, sort order, whether labels are localized, or how they relate to tags. It does not contradict annotations, but contributes nothing 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.

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is short and the endpoint is front-loaded, which is good. But the opening line 'Get Section Labels.' is redundant with the tool name, and the total content is so minimal that brevity is a consequence of under-specification rather than careful editing.

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 tool is structurally simple (one parameter, output schema present, annotations cover safety), so the description does not need to explain return values. Yet the description fails to disambiguate what 'labels' means versus the large cluster of similar section metadata tools (tags, categories, filters), leaving an agent unable to confidently select this tool among siblings.

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 carries the burden for the single parameter. It does state that section_id is 'the unique identifier of the library section,' which adds basic meaning over the bare schema title 'Section Id.' However, it adds no format constraints or guidance on how to discover the section ID, so compensation is only partial.

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 a verb and resource ('Get Section Labels') and includes the endpoint, so an agent knows it fetches labels for a library section. However, 'labels' is left undefined and is not differentiated from the many similar sibling tools (tags, categories, filters, common), so the description essentially restates the tool's own name without clarifying what labels are.

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 use this tool versus sibling tools like get_library_sections_by_section_id_tags, get_library_sections_by_section_id_categories, or get_library_sections_by_section_id_filters. There are no exclusions, prerequisites, or context signals to help an agent route correctly.

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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