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web_click

Click an element by CSS selector in the DESKTOP grid browser (by pageId). NOT a device — to tap something on a real phone or tablet use webpage_click (by udid).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageIdYesPage ID from web_navigate
selectorYesCSS selector of the element to click

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses a key behavioral constraint ('NOT a device' and desktop grid browser), but it does not mention behavior like waiting for the element, navigation side effects, or failure handling. The core action is simple and disclosed, but the description adds only marginal behavioral context beyond the schema, which is already sparse.

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 two sentences with zero wasted words. The first sentence front-loads the action and context; the second sentence gives the crucial negative case and alternative. Perfectly concise for the information conveyed.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple two-parameter tool with no output schema, the description is nearly complete: it states what the tool does, how to identify the page and element, and when to use a different tool. The only minor gap is the lack of mention about error behavior or waiting, but such details are not critical for a basic click and would be inferred from common browser automation semantics.

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%, so both parameters are already documented with meaningful descriptions ('Page ID from web_navigate', 'CSS selector of the element to click'). The description repeats the concept of 'by pageId' but adds no extra semantic detail beyond what the schema provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 states a specific action ('Click'), resource ('element'), method ('by CSS selector'), and context ('in the DESKTOP grid browser (by pageId)'). It also explicitly contrasts itself with webpage_click, making it easy to distinguish from the closest sibling without inspecting schemas.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides an explicit when-to-use and when-not-to-use: it says this tool is for the desktop grid browser by pageId, and if you need to tap on a real phone/tablet, use webpage_click (by udid). It clearly names the alternative and the condition that selects it.

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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