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MCP-Server-Playwright

browser_select

Select an option in a dropdown menu by specifying a CSS selector and value for the select element.

Instructions

Select an element on the page with Select tag using CSS selector

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
selectorYesCSS selector for element to select
valueYesValue to select
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as events triggered, error handling, or side effects, leaving critical context missing.

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 with no redundancy, front-loaded with the key action and target, efficient but could be slightly more structured.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple tool with 2 required params and no output schema, the description covers basic purpose and parameters but omits behavioral details like events or return values.

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?

Input schema already describes both parameters with 100% coverage; the description adds no extra meaning beyond naming the CSS selector and value.

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?

The description clearly specifies the verb ('Select'), resource ('element with Select tag'), and method ('using CSS selector'), distinguishing it from siblings like browser_click or browser_fill.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives; lacks when-not-to-use or references to sibling tools for other element types.

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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