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Move the mouse pointer over an element by ref to open menus or show tooltips, then report what changed on the page.

Instructions

Move the mouse over an element by ref, to open menus or show tooltips.

Reports what changed on the page, like click.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "ref": "<ref>"
    },
    "name": "hover"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
refYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv0.6.0

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral burden and does disclose that the tool reports page changes like click. However, it does not specify what the report contains, whether hover state persists, or whether the call waits for resulting UI updates.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is two short sentences, front-loaded with the core action and followed by the relevant side effect. Every sentence adds useful information without repetition or filler.

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 one-parameter tool, it covers the core action and resulting behavior. It remains incomplete because the ref parameter is unexplained and the nature of the reported page changes is vague.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description should compensate for the undocumented ref parameter. It only says 'by ref' without explaining what a ref is, where it comes from, or its expected format.

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 states a specific action and resource: moving the mouse over an element by ref. It also specifies the intended effect, opening menus or showing tooltips, which distinguishes it from click and scroll siblings.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives clear usage context by naming menus and tooltips as the situations for hovering. It does not explicitly exclude alternatives or say when to use click instead, but the guidance is sufficient for most selection decisions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.