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Browser Control MCP by Nova (CIVAI)

browser_press_key

Press keyboard key in tab.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keyYes
codeNo
tab_idYes
modifiers_jsonNo
notification_messageNoShort user-facing sentence for this action if the follow-up reply fails. Plain text only; do not mention template syntax or variable names.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It implies a synthetic input action but does not disclose focus requirements, whether the tab must be active, whether modifiers are supported, error behavior for invalid tabs, or any 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.

Conciseness2/5

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

The single sentence is short but under-specified rather than economical. It does not front-load important context such as focus requirements or supported key formats.

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 five-parameter input tool with no annotations, no output schema, and low schema coverage, the description is far too thin. It does not provide enough contextual detail for an agent to invoke the tool correctly in varied browser scenarios.

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 only 20% and the description does not explain any of the five parameters. Critical parameters like modifiers_json and code are undocumented in both schema and description, and even the required tab_id and key lack usage details.

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?

The description states a specific verb and resource ("Press keyboard key") scoped to a tab, which is enough to understand the basic action. However, it does not distinguish this from siblings like browser_type or browser_dom_input, so an agent may not know when a single keypress tool is preferred over text entry.

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 browser_type, browser_fill, or browser_dom_input, nor any mention of prerequisites such as element focus or active tab state. The agent is left to infer usage entirely.

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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