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update_library_sections_by_section_id_analyze

Idempotent

Trigger analysis of a Plex library section to update metadata and detect potential issues. Provide the section ID to start the process.

Instructions

Analyze a section.

PUT /library/sections/{sectionId}/analyze

Args: section_id: Section identifier

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

C2.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already communicate that the operation is not read-only, is idempotent, and is not destructive. The description adds only the HTTP method and path, which reinforce those hints but do not explain consequences like whether analysis modifies metadata, how long it takes, or what permissions are needed. The description adds little beyond the structured annotations.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is very brief and front-loaded, but much of it is redundant with the tool name and schema. The args block adds no new information, and the one-sentence purpose is too vague to be genuinely useful. It is under-specified rather than efficiently concise.

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?

For a one-parameter tool with an output schema, the description still leaves the core action undefined. It does not explain what analysis entails, when to trigger it, or what side effects may occur. The annotations provide some safety signals, but overall the description is insufficient for an agent to confidently select and invoke this tool among many related library operations.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for the schema's sparse definition. It only restates 'section_id: Section identifier', which is no more meaningful than the schema's 'section_id' integer with title 'Section Id'. It fails to explain what a section is, how to identify it, or any constraints or format.

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 says 'Analyze a section' and shows the PUT endpoint, identifying the resource and action. However, it does not explain what 'analyze' means in terms of server behavior, and it does not differentiate this from many sibling tools like update_library_sections_by_section_id or update_library_metadata_by_ids_analyze. The purpose is minimally clear but relies on the tool name for interpretation.

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 alternatives. It does not mention any conditions, prerequisites, or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage from the ambiguous verb 'analyze' and endpoint.

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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