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Browser Control MCP by Nova (CIVAI)

open_control_session

Open MCP control session on target browser node_id.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
targetYesnode_id from list_browsers
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

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It does not explain what a control session enables, whether it requires ensure_remote_runner or an existing remote runner, what happens on failure, or what the response contains.

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 sentence with zero wasted words, and the key scope (target browser node_id) is front-loaded. There is no unnecessary preamble or repetition.

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 session-creation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is inadequate. It omits prerequisites such as whether a remote runner must exist, what privileges are needed, and what the agent should expect after opening the session.

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 both parameters are already documented. The description adds only "target browser node_id," which repeats the schema, and it does not mention the notification_message parameter at all.

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 ("Open") and resource ("MCP control session") scoped to a target browser node_id. It is clear what the tool does, but it does not explicitly differentiate itself from siblings like browser_actions or ensure_remote_runner.

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 alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The only implied context is that target is a node_id from list_browsers, which is already in the schema.

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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