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mcp-textbrowser

by bytesbrains

browser_click

Click an element on a web page using CSS selector, XPath, or visible text, and retrieve the updated page context.

Instructions

Click an element on the current page. Identify the target by CSS selector, XPath, or visible text. Returns updated page context after the click.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textNoVisible text content to match (partial, case-insensitive)
xpathNoXPath expression
visualNoReturn base64 PNG alongside text (default false)
selectorNoCSS selector
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully convey behavior. It mentions returning updated page context but omits details about side effects, failure modes, or element matching behavior when multiple elements match.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the action, no extraneous text. Every sentence serves a purpose.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity and full schema descriptions, the description adequately covers the purpose and return value. It does not need to explain output since no output schema exists.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% with each parameter described. The description reinforces the identification methods (CSS, XPath, text) but adds no new information beyond the schema.

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 states the action ('Click an element') and the resource ('on the current page'), and distinguishes itself from siblings by specifying the core interaction type.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies when to use the tool (to click elements) but does not provide explicit exclusions or comparisons with siblings like browser_type or browser_scroll.

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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