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chrome-dev-mcp

get_title

Read-only

Retrieve the title of the currently active Chrome tab to identify the web page an AI agent is viewing.

Instructions

Get the title of the currently connected tab (document.title).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior3/5

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

The readOnlyHint annotation already indicates a safe read operation. The description adds the detail that it refers to the currently connected tab and that it's from `document.title`, which provides minor context. However, it doesn't describe the return format or any edge cases, though these are not critical for such a simple tool.

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 a single, clear sentence with no superfluous words. It is front-loaded with the action and resource, and the technical detail is in parentheses. This is maximally concise.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a simple getter with no parameters and no output schema, the description fully covers what the tool does. The low complexity means no further behavioral details are needed. The mention of `document.title` adds implementation clarity, making it complete.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The tool has zero parameters, so the description need not explain parameters. The baseline for zero-parameter tools is 4, and the description appropriately says nothing about parameters, as there is nothing to add beyond the empty 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 tool gets the title of the currently connected tab, with a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('title of the currently connected tab'). It also references `document.title` for exactness. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_url or get_html.

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?

The description implies clear usage: use when you need the title of the current tab. While it doesn't explicitly exclude alternatives or name a sibling, the purpose is so self-evident that no further guidance is necessary. The context is clear, but there's no explicit comparison to alternatives.

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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