hover
Simulate pointer movement over a web element using its uid to trigger tooltips and dynamic UI states.
Instructions
Hover over the element identified by uid.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| uid | Yes |
Simulate pointer movement over a web element using its uid to trigger tooltips and dynamic UI states.
Hover over the element identified by uid.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| uid | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.2.3Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already mark destructiveHint=true, but the description adds no behavioral context beyond the verb itself. It does not disclose side effects, timing, or conditions under which hovering may be destructive, so it provides little transparency beyond what annotations already state.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is one concise, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word carries meaning and the action/resource are stated directly.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a single-parameter action with no output schema, the basic call is covered, but the description omits usage context, how uid is obtained, and why destructiveHint=true applies. It is minimally viable but not fully complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description partially compensates by indicating that uid identifies the element. However, it does not explain the uid's format, source, or validity, leaving meaningful semantic gaps for the single parameter.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description uses a specific verb ('hover') and resource ('the element identified by uid'), making the action unambiguous and distinguishable from siblings like click, type, and scroll. It clearly communicates what the tool does.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description gives no guidance on when to use hover versus alternatives such as click or watch_until, and does not mention prerequisites or conditions where hovering would be inappropriate. The statement is essentially the action itself, not usage counsel.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.