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Browser Control MCP by Nova (CIVAI)

browser_type

Type into field by ref.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
refYes
textYes
slowlyNo
tab_idYes
input_methodNo
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?

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden but discloses almost nothing: it does not say whether existing text is cleared or appended, whether the field is focused first, whether typing is instant or simulated, or what happens on failure. Only the bare mutation ('type') is conveyed.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The single sentence is front-loaded and wastes no words, but its brevity stems from under-specification rather than disciplined editing. There is no structure to help an agent understand the required ref/tab context.

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 6-parameter mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, this description is far too thin. Critical behavioral choices exposed by 'slowly' and 'input_method' are unexplained, leaving an agent unable to invoke the tool confidently.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is only 17%, so the description must compensate, yet it only hints that 'ref' identifies the field. The meaning and effects of 'slowly', 'input_method', and 'tab_id' are left entirely undocumented in both schema and description.

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 specific verb ('Type') and target ('field by ref'), so the basic action is inferable. However, it does not explain what a 'ref' is (presumably from browser_snapshot) nor distinguish this tool from close siblings like browser_fill, browser_dom_input, or browser_interact.

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 browser_fill, browser_dom_input, or browser_press_key. There is no mention of prerequisites such as needing a snapshot-derived ref or an active tab.

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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