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get_library_sections_by_section_id_optimize

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve optimization settings for a specific Plex library section using its unique ID to view or manage optimize options.

Instructions

Get Optimize Section.

GET /library/sections/{sectionId}/optimize

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

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare the tool as readOnly, idempotent, openWorld, and non-destructive. The description adds no behavioral context beyond the HTTP method and path, such as what data is returned, whether it reflects currently running optimize jobs, or any caveats about freshness or availability.

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 and contains no filler; it gives the operation, endpoint, and the single argument in a compact structured format. The phrase 'Get Optimize Section' is slightly awkward, but no sentence is wasted.

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?

For a one-parameter read operation with a provided output schema and safe annotations, the description is minimally sufficient for invocation. However, it omits why or when an agent should call this endpoint versus the many sibling optimize-related tools, and it does not clarify what 'optimize section' means in product terms.

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 schema has no parameter descriptions, so the description carries the burden. It explains section_id as 'the unique identifier of the library section', which adequately conveys the semantic meaning of the only parameter and aligns with the URL path placeholder.

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 'Get Optimize Section' and provides the exact endpoint 'GET /library/sections/{sectionId}/optimize', clearly identifying a retrieval operation on a library section's optimize resource. It is distinguishable from create/update/list optimize siblings by the explicit GET verb and resource path, though it does not explain what the optimize section represents.

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 about when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools such as create_library_sections_by_section_id_optimize and list_library_optimize clearly exist, but the description does not mention when to choose this GET endpoint over them or any exclusions.

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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