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Click a UI element in a Tauri desktop application using a CSS selector or a reference from a snapshot. Optionally specify a window by label.

Instructions

Click element by ref or selector

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
refNoRef from snapshot
selectorNoCSS selector
windowNoWindow label (default: focused window)
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description fails to disclose behavioral traits such as whether the click waits for element visibility, triggers navigation, or handles errors. It adds no behavioral context beyond the basic action.

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?

The description is a single sentence that front-loads the action, but it is overly minimal. It sacrifices completeness for brevity, lacking sufficient detail for a three-parameter tool.

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?

Given no output schema and no annotations, the description does not provide enough contextual completeness. It omits behavioral details, expected side effects, and error handling, which are important for correct tool usage.

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?

The input schema has 100% coverage with descriptions for all parameters. The description adds no extra semantics beyond the schema's details, achieving baseline adequacy.

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?

The description clearly states the verb 'click' and the resource 'element', and specifies two methods of identification (ref or selector). It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like fill or press_key, but could be more explicit about simulating a mouse click.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as press_key or evaluate_script. There is no mention of prerequisites, context, or exclusion criteria.

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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