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click

Click an element matched by CSS selector or visible text.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textNo
buttonNoleft
selectorNo
double_clickNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

The description does not disclose side effects, such as triggering navigation, form submission, or waiting behavior. It also fails to mention error handling or how the click is performed. The annotations only indicate that the tool is not read-only and interacts with an open world, which the description does not expand upon.

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 a single, concise sentence that front-loads the core action. Every word contributes meaning, with no repetition or filler.

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?

The tool is simple, but the description still lacks critical context: it does not specify button options, double-click behavior, or the visible-text matching semantics in detail. The lack of usage guidelines and partial parameter coverage leaves the agent under-informed for reliable invocation.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description must compensate for lack of parameter documentation. It addresses 'selector' and 'text' but completely omits 'button' and 'double_click'. Parameters like 'button' default to 'left' but without further explanation, the agent may not know valid values or behavior.

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 uses a specific verb ('Click') and identifies the resource (an element) and matching mechanisms (CSS selector or visible text). It clearly communicates the tool's function and distinguishes it from sibling tools like type_text or fill_form.

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 provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives, and no exclusions or prerequisites are mentioned. The description solely states what the tool does, leaving usage decisions entirely to the agent.

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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TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a specific browser automation action with no meaningful overlap. For example, fill_form handles multiple fields while type_text handles a single input, and extract_table/get_text/get_links/get_html are clearly distinct extraction modes.

Naming Consistency4/5

All tool names use lowercase snake_case and mostly follow a verb_noun pattern (e.g., get_text, set_cookies, select_option). The only minor inconsistency is page_pdf, which is a noun_noun construction rather than a verb-prefixed name.

Tool Count4/5

With 17 tools, the server covers navigation, interaction, extraction, cookies, screenshots, and PDF generation. This is slightly above the ideal 3-15 range but still well-scoped for a browser automation server, so it feels reasonable rather than bloated.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers the core page lifecycle: navigate, interact (click/type/select/scroll), wait, extract content, and capture output (screenshot/PDF). Missing advanced features like back/forward or frame handling, but these are minor gaps that can be worked around.

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