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type_text

Destructive

Type text into an element

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYesText to type
clearNoClear the field before typing
selectorYesCSS selector of the element to type into
sessionIdYesSession ID of the connected browser

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / sessionId / description
      Previous value: -"ID de sesión del navegador conectado"New value: +"Session ID of the connected browser"
  2. First observed

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already disclose destructive=true, readOnly=false, and openWorld=true, so the safety profile is covered externally. The description adds no behavioral context beyond the basic action: it does not mention overwriting existing content, the default clear behavior, or potential side effects.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It communicates the core action efficiently, though it is minimal rather than richly structured.

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?

Given complete schema coverage and annotations that cover safety, the description is minimally adequate. However, for a destructive browser interaction tool, it lacks usage context and any indication of constraints or expected side effects.

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 description coverage is 100%, with all four parameters documented in the input schema, including the default clear behavior. The description adds no parameter meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: "Type text into an element." An agent can distinguish this from click_element or navigate_to_url, though the description does not explicitly name alternatives or clarify when typing is preferred.

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?

Provides no when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or alternatives. It does not say whether the element must be focused, whether this works on hidden elements, or when to use click_element instead.

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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