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Locate UI elements on a device and perform actions like click, type, or get text. Supports iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, and Apple platforms.

Instructions

Find an element and optionally act on it.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sessionNoAgent-device session name.
platformNoPlatform selector used to resolve a device.
deviceTargetNoDevice target form. Maps to the CLI --target flag.
targetNoAlias for deviceTarget on commands without a UI target field. Interaction commands reserve target for the UI element.
deviceNoDevice name selector.
udidNoiOS device UDID selector.
serialNoAndroid serial selector.
iosSimulatorDeviceSetNoiOS simulator device-set path used for device resolution.
androidDeviceAllowlistNoAndroid serial allowlist used for device resolution.
daemonBaseUrlNoRemote daemon base URL.
daemonAuthTokenNoRemote daemon auth token.
tenantNoRemote tenant identifier.
runIdNoLease run identifier.
leaseIdNoExisting lease identifier.
cwdNoWorking directory for command execution.
debugNoEnable debug diagnostics.
locatorNo
queryYes
actionNo
valueNo
timeoutMsNo
firstNo
lastNo
depthNo
rawNo
stateDirNoAgent-device state directory.
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only mentions optional action, but no details about side effects, timeout behavior, or what happens if element is not found.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is short and front-loaded, but it is too minimal to be effective. While concise, it sacrifices necessary detail.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given 26 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is drastically incomplete. It fails to explain the tool's role in UI automation, locator strategies, or action behaviors.

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?

The description adds no information about parameters beyond the schema. Schema coverage is 65% (moderate), but the description does not compensate by explaining locator types, query format, or action options.

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 clearly states the tool finds an element and optionally acts on it. This distinguishes it from pure action tools like click or fill. However, it does not specify what kind of element or context.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like click, fill, or type. The description lacks any context about prerequisites or when not to use it.

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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