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browse_library

Browse and filter media within a Plex library using genre, year, rating, play count, and other advanced criteria.

Instructions

Browse content within a specific Plex library with filtering and sorting options

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
library_idYesThe library ID (key) to browse
sortNoSort order (default: titleSort)titleSort
genreNoFilter by genre
yearNoFilter by release year
limitNoMaximum number of results to return (default: 20)
offsetNoNumber of results to skip (for pagination, default: 0)
play_count_minNoMinimum play count for results
play_count_maxNoMaximum play count for results
last_played_afterNoFilter items played after this date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
last_played_beforeNoFilter items played before this date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
played_in_last_daysNoFilter items played in the last N days
never_playedNoFilter to only show never played items
content_ratingNoFilter by content rating (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc.)
resolutionNoFilter by video resolution
audio_formatNoFilter by audio format (for music)
bpmMinNoMinimum BPM (beats per minute)
bpmMaxNoMaximum BPM (beats per minute)
musical_keyNoFilter by musical key (e.g., 'C', 'G', 'Am', 'F#m')
dynamic_range_minNoMinimum dynamic range in dB
dynamic_range_maxNoMaximum dynamic range in dB
loudness_minNoMinimum loudness in LUFS
loudness_maxNoMaximum loudness in LUFS
moodNoFilter by mood/energy classification
acoustic_ratio_minNoMinimum acoustic content ratio (0-1, where 1 is fully acoustic)
acoustic_ratio_maxNoMaximum acoustic content ratio (0-1, where 1 is fully acoustic)
file_size_minNoMinimum file size in MB
file_size_maxNoMaximum file size in MB
year_minNoFilter by minimum release year
year_maxNoFilter by maximum release year
studioNoFilter by studio/label (e.g., Warner Bros, Sony Music)
directorNoFilter by director name
writerNoFilter by writer name
actorNoFilter by actor/cast member name
rating_minNoMinimum rating (0-10 scale)
rating_maxNoMaximum rating (0-10 scale)
duration_minNoMinimum duration in minutes
duration_maxNoMaximum duration in minutes
added_afterNoFilter items added to library after this date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
added_beforeNoFilter items added to library before this date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but only states 'browse content', implying it is a read operation without explicitly confirming. It does not disclose pagination behavior, data source, or any side effects, leaving significant behavioral gaps.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the core purpose without unnecessary words.

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?

Despite having 39 parameters and no output schema, the description is extremely brief. It does not mention the return format, pagination behavior, or any hints about the result structure, making it incomplete for such a complex 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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema's parameter descriptions, which are already adequate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool browses content within a specific Plex library with filtering and sorting options, effectively differentiating from sibling tools like browse_libraries, browse_collection, and browse_playlist.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention prerequisites or scenario-specific usage. It is a generic statement.

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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