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browser_press_key

Dispatch a real keyboard event in a browser tab via Chrome DevTools Protocol to automate keyboard interactions for web testing.

Instructions

Dispatch a real keyboard event via CDP.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keyYes
tabIdNo
Behavior2/5

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

Description mentions 'real keyboard event' implying OS-level behavior, but lacks details on focus requirements, side effects, or page navigation triggers. With no annotations, transparency is insufficient.

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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with action. Efficient but could briefly add required context.

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?

Despite simplicity, description omits important context like accepted key values, return behavior, and prerequisites. With no annotations or output schema, more detail is needed.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema has no descriptions for parameters (coverage 0%), and description adds no parameter-level information beyond the tool's purpose.

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

Purpose5/5

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

Description clearly states it dispatches a real keyboard event via CDP, distinguishing it from typing or clicking operations among siblings.

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 press_key instead of browser_type or other input tools; lacks context for appropriate scenarios.

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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