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dom_find_element

Locate any DOM element on a web page using tag, id, class, name, text, CSS selector, or XPath. Returns element details for automation and testing.

Instructions

Find an element on the page using various selectors

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tag_nameNoHTML tag name
idNoElement ID
class_nameNoCSS class name
nameNoName attribute
textNoText content to match
css_selectorNoCSS selector
xpathNoXPath expression
timeoutNoTimeout in seconds
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, and description is too brief: it does not disclose what happens if element is not found, whether it waits, or the return format.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

Single sentence is concise but under-specified for an 8-parameter tool. Could include more detail without being verbose.

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?

No output schema, so description should explain return value and behavior. It does not, nor does it clarify distinction from dom_find_elements.

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 coverage is 100% with well-described parameters, so description does not need to add much. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

Description clearly states verb (find) and resource (element on page) but does not explicitly differentiate from sibling 'dom_find_elements', which likely finds multiple elements.

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 on when to use this tool versus dom_find_elements or other selectors. No prerequisites or context provided.

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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