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create_downloadclient_action_by_name

Idempotent

Creates a download client action by name using the provided request payload. Use it to configure Sonarr download client actions for media library management.

Instructions

Create DownloadClient.

POST /api/v3/downloadclient/action/{name}

Args: name: Path parameter. body: Request payload. Read the matching GET or the /schema endpoint first to see the fields this resource expects.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYes
nameYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already provide safety signals (readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false). The description adds a useful pre-call instruction to consult the schema, but does not disclose side effects, permissions, or other behavioral details.

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 compact and front-loaded with the core statement. The endpoint and argument breakdown are useful, though the unexplained 'action' concept could have been expanded without hurting conciseness.

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?

Given the cryptic tool name and the dynamic body requirement, the description should clarify what a named action is and when this variant is appropriate. Pointing to the schema helps with body construction but not with overall usage context.

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 carries the parameter-semantics burden. It does clarify that name is a path parameter and body is the request payload, and directs to the schema for field details, but this is minimal and leaves body structure largely unspecified.

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 clear verb and resource ('Create DownloadClient'), so the basic purpose is evident. However, it does not explain what 'action' means or how this differs from the sibling create_downloadclient, leaving ambiguity.

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 create_downloadclient or the test variants. The only instruction is to read the GET/schema endpoint first, which is about preparation, not usage context.

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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