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Type into Field by Description

type_into
Destructive

Fills a uniquely matching form field identified by its description and returns the post-action observation without submitting the form.

Instructions

Fill a uniquely matching field by description. Returns the post-action observation; does not submit.

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": {
      "description": "<description>",
      "text": "<text>"
    },
    "name": "type_into"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYes
descriptionYes

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataNo
run_idYes
stagesNo
statusYes
recoveryNo
operationYes
error_codeYes
session_stateYes
schema_versionNo
progress_omittedNo
progress_delivery_failedNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changedv0.10.0
    • removedInput schema / properties / description / title
      Removed value: -"Description"
    • removedInput schema / properties / text / title
      Removed value: -"Text"
    • removedInput schema / title
      Removed value: -"type_intoArguments"
  2. Changed12 schema fields changed
    • removedOutput schema / properties / data / title
      Removed value: -"Data"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / error_code / title
      Removed value: -"Error Code"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / operation / title
      Removed value: -"Operation"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / progress_delivery_failed / title
      Removed value: -"Progress Delivery Failed"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / progress_omitted / title
      Removed value: -"Progress Omitted"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / recovery / title
      Removed value: -"Recovery"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / run_id / title
      Removed value: -"Run Id"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / schema_version / title
      Removed value: -"Schema Version"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / session_state / title
      Removed value: -"Session State"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / stages / title
      Removed value: -"Stages"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / status / title
      Removed value: -"Status"
    • removedOutput schema / title
      Removed value: -"AgentResult"
  3. Changed14 schema fields changedv0.5.2
    • addedOutput schema / properties / data
      Added value: +{
      +  "additionalProperties": true,
      +  "title": "Data",
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / error_code
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "null"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "title": "Error Code"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / operation
      Added value: +{
      +  "title": "Operation",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / progress_delivery_failed
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": false,
      +  "title": "Progress Delivery Failed",
      +  "type": "boolean"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / progress_omitted
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": 0,
      +  "title": "Progress Omitted",
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / recovery
      Added value: +{
      +  "items": {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  "title": "Recovery",
      +  "type": "array"
      +}
    • removedOutput schema / properties / result
      Removed value: -{
      -  "title": "Result",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / run_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "null"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "title": "Run Id"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / schema_version
      Added value: +{
      +  "const": 1,
      +  "default": 1,
      +  "title": "Schema Version",
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / session_state
      Added value: +{
      +  "title": "Session State",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / stages
      Added value: +{
      +  "items": {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  "title": "Stages",
      +  "type": "array"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / status
      Added value: +{
      +  "enum": [
      +    "completed",
      +    "error"
      +  ],
      +  "title": "Status",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedOutput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "result"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "operation",
      +  "status",
      +  "session_state",
      +  "run_id",
      +  "error_code"
      +]
    • changedOutput schema / title
      Previous value: -"type_intoOutput"New value: +"AgentResult"
  4. Addedv0.5.1

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare destructive, non-idempotent, open-world behavior, so the safety bar is partly met. The description adds genuinely new scope information: it returns the post-action observation and explicitly does not submit — important for a form-filling tool, since an agent might otherwise assume submission. It stops short of saying what happens when no unique match exists or whether existing text is replaced.

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 short sentences, no filler. The core action is front-loaded and the behavioral caveat (no submit) follows immediately.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, and annotations cover the safety profile. However, for a destructive write tool with two undocumented schema parameters, the description omits failure modes (no match, multiple matches) and whether existing field content is overwritten — gaps an agent would act on.

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 0%, so the description must carry the parameter meaning. It does explain that "description" is a uniquely-matching locator for the field, which is the most ambiguous part, and "Fill ... text" implies the text parameter. It adds no format, escaping, or append-vs-replace semantics for the text value.

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?

"Fill a uniquely matching field by description" gives a specific verb (fill) and resource (field), and the qualifier "uniquely matching" defines the targeting mechanism. It is reasonably distinct from siblings like select_into and click_what, though it does not name them explicitly.

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?

Usage is implied rather than stated: the agent can infer this is for text input/forms and that a non-unique match is a problem. There is no explicit guidance on when to prefer this over select_into or click_what, nor any mention of preconditions such as page load or visibility.

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