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browser_click

Destructive

Click on a web page element using a selector or snapshot reference, with options for button type, modifier keys, and double-click.

Instructions

Perform click on a web page

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
buttonNoButton to click, defaults to left
targetYesExact target element reference from the page snapshot, or a unique element selector
elementNoHuman-readable element description used to obtain permission to interact with the element
modifiersNoModifier keys to press
doubleClickNoWhether to perform a double click instead of a single click
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations indicate destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, but the description adds no behavioral context such as potential side effects (navigation, event triggering) or permission requirements. It simply repeats the action without enriching the safety profile provided 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.

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is under-specified rather than concise. A single sentence with no useful detail does not earn its place; it fails to convey the tool's purpose beyond the name.

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?

For a tool with 5 parameters and no output schema, the description is extremely sparse. It does not mention return values, side effects, or how the target is resolved, leaving significant gaps that the schema cannot fully cover.

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 the schema already documents all parameters (target, button, modifiers, etc.). The description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Perform click on a web page' essentially restates the tool name 'browser_click' and adds only the obvious 'web page' context. It does not specify what element is clicked, how the click is performed, or distinguish it from sibling tools like browser_mouse_move_click or browser_dispatch_event.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention prerequisites, typical scenarios, or exclusions for when this tool should not be used (e.g., for coordinate-based clicks).

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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