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browser_click

Click an element of the phone browser's page by ref from browser_snapshot. Returns the new snapshot.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "session": "<session>",
      "ref": "<ref>"
    },
    "name": "browser_click"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
refYesElement ref from browser_snapshot, e.g. e12 or f1e12
sessionYesSession from open_app

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare it is not read-only, is open-world, and is non-destructive, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful post-condition information ('Returns the new snapshot') but says nothing about navigation side effects, waiting for load, or failure when a ref is stale.

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?

Two short sentences, no filler, with the action stated first and the return value second. Every clause earns its place.

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?

With no output schema, stating that the new snapshot is returned is the key missing piece and it is supplied. For a two-parameter click tool the definition is close to complete, lacking only staleness/failure behavior.

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 `ref` and `session` are already documented in the schema, including the ref format example. The description only restates the ref's provenance, adding no syntax or validity detail beyond structured fields.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Click an element of the phone browser's page') and names the sibling that supplies the ref. It does not explicitly distinguish itself from the device-level `tap` sibling, which is the main ambiguity an agent could hit.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Implies the required workflow by saying the ref must come 'from browser_snapshot', which is genuine ordering guidance. It gives no when-to-use vs `tap`/`browser_type` guidance and no exclusions for elements that are not clickable.

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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