type_text
Type text into an input/textarea. Optionally clear first or press Enter after.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | Yes | ||
| clear | No | ||
| selector | Yes | ||
| press_enter | No |
Type text into an input/textarea. Optionally clear first or press Enter after.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | Yes | ||
| clear | No | ||
| selector | Yes | ||
| press_enter | No |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description adds context beyond annotations by explaining the optional clear and press_enter behaviors, indicating that clearing happens before typing and Enter can be pressed after. Annotations only state readOnlyHint=false, so the description supplements with behavior. However, it doesn't clarify append vs replace when clear is false or event simulation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise, two short sentences, with the main action first. No wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The tool is simple, but with no output schema and no parameter descriptions, the description could be more complete about the selector format and behavior when the element is not found. It covers core functionality but leaves selector unspecified.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description compensates somewhat by explaining text, clear, and press_enter. However, the selector parameter is not explained at all (format, CSS selector, etc.), which is a gap for correct usage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool types text into an input/textarea, with a specific verb and resource. It is distinguishable from siblings like click and fill_form by focusing on typing into a single input/textarea, and mentions optional clear and press_enter behaviors.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage for typing text into input fields, but does not explicitly state when to prefer this over fill_form or other alternatives. It gives no exclusions or context for choosing this tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
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.
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.
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.
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.