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update_library_sections_by_section_id_edit

Idempotent

Edit a Plex library section by specifying its unique ID to modify its configuration.

Instructions

Edit Section.

PUT /library/sections/{sectionId}/edit

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

C2.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already carry the safety profile (readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true), so the bar is lower, but the description adds almost nothing beyond the bare word "Edit". It does not disclose what gets modified, whether changes are reversible, or what the response represents, and it does not contradict the 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 short, but it is under-specified rather than efficiently structured: "Edit Section.", the PUT path, and the Args block largely restate the tool name and input schema. The limited content is front-loaded but does not earn its place by adding information.

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?

Even with an output schema and one documented parameter, the description does not explain what editing a section entails or why this endpoint exists alongside update_library_sections_by_section_id and update_library_sections_by_section_id_prefs. An agent cannot determine the consequences or correct scenario for invoking this tool.

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 coverage is 0%, so the description bears the burden, and it does partially meet it by stating "section_id: The unique identifier of the library section", which adds meaning beyond the schema's bare "Section Id" title. However, with only one parameter this is a modest contribution and no semantics about allowed values or meaning of the edit are provided.

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?

"Edit Section." is essentially a restatement of the tool name; it names a verb and resource but says nothing about what editing a section actually involves, so it does not distinguish this from siblings like update_library_sections_by_section_id or update_library_sections_by_section_id_prefs. The HTTP path echoes the name rather than adding semantic scope.

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, what conditions select it, or how it differs from the many sibling update tools for library sections. No exclusions or alternatives are mentioned, leaving the agent to guess which update endpoint is appropriate.

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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