hover
Move the mouse pointer over a page element matching a selector to trigger pointer-over states in browser automation.
Instructions
Hover
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| selector | Yes |
Move the mouse pointer over a page element matching a selector to trigger pointer-over states in browser automation.
Hover
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| selector | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v4.3.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, and it discloses nothing: no mention of side effects, whether a selector must exist, hover duration, or what the call returns.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
It is short, but this is under-specification rather than genuine conciseness. A single word cannot be considered well-structured or front-loaded content.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a browser-automation action tool with no annotations, no output schema, and an undocumented parameter, the definition is completely inadequate — an agent cannot reliably invoke or distinguish it from the many sibling interaction tools.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema has 0% description coverage for its single required 'selector' parameter, so the description must compensate — yet it says nothing about what selector accepts (CSS? XPath? text?) or its format. The single word adds no semantic value.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Tautological: description restates name/title.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no guidance whatsoever on when to use this tool versus alternatives like click, focus, or mouse. No preconditions, no exclusions, no routing hints.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.