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Ui Invoke

ui_invoke
Destructive

Use this when the user asks to invoke one identified native Accessibility/UI Automation element, such as a button or menu command, by its element ID or a specific role/name selector on a paired computer. Find the control with ui_snapshot or ui_find first. Invoking a control can submit data or cause destructive application actions.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idNoElement id returned by ui_snapshot or ui_find. Linux ids are stable per-process accessibility paths and legacy linux:<index> ids remain accepted.
appNoLimit matching to an application/process name substring when available.
pidNoLimit matching to one owning process id when available.
nameNoAccessible name/title substring.
roleNoAccessible role such as Button, Edit, textbox or AXButton.
labelNoCompact numeric label from the most recent ui_snapshot/ui_find; useful for repeated actions without repeating names or coordinates.
deviceYesReMCP device id returned by list_devices. Required for every device operation.
window_titleNoLimit matching to a top-level accessibility window/frame title substring when available.
automation_idNoWindows AutomationId when available.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataNoAct on UI element structured result for ui_action. Stable fields are declared explicitly; platform-specific fields may be added. Large results may return truncated/bytes/preview instead of the full payload.
textYesConcise human-readable result of the tool call.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=false and readOnlyHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds meaningful context beyond that ('can submit data or cause destructive application actions'), clarifying what the destruction actually entails. A 4 is appropriate given the lower bar set by annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three tight sentences, front-loaded with the usage trigger, followed by the prerequisite and a destructuring warning. Every sentence earns its place, though the piece is slightly terse on selector disambiguation.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, and the schema fully documents parameters. The description covers usage, prerequisite discovery, and the destructive side effect, leaving little an agent needs missing before invoking.

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 all nine parameters are already documented in the schema. The description only echoes 'element ID or a specific role/name selector,' adding no syntax or format detail beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is correct.

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: 'invoke one identified native Accessibility/UI Automation element, such as a button or menu command.' The scope (single element, by id or role/name selector) is clear. It does not explicitly distinguish itself from the close sibling ui_click, so it falls short of a 5.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Opens with an explicit trigger ('Use this when the user asks to invoke...') and gives the prerequisite workflow ('Find the control with ui_snapshot or ui_find first'), naming the alternative tools. It lacks an explicit when-not-to-use vs ui_click/computer_invoke, so not a 5.

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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