is_visible
Checks if an element identified by a CSS selector is visible on the page. Use it to confirm visibility before clicking or extracting data.
Instructions
check visible (alias)
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| selector | Yes |
Checks if an element identified by a CSS selector is visible on the page. Use it to confirm visibility before clicking or extracting data.
check visible (alias)
| 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?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does not state what 'visible' means, what the return value is, whether it waits, what happens if the element is missing, or any other behavioral trait.
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?
The description is very short, but it is under-specified rather than usefully concise. It is front-loaded only in the sense that there is almost nothing to read, and it does not earn its place with actionable information.
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 tool with one undocumented parameter, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is completely inadequate. It provides no context needed for correct invocation or interpretation of results.
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 single required selector parameter has 0% schema description coverage, and the description does not explain its format, expected value, or meaning. With no output schema and no annotation support, this leaves parameter semantics undocumented.
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?
The description 'check visible (alias)' essentially restates the tool name is_visible and does not specify what resource is checked or how it differs from siblings like exists, get, or assert. It is a tautology rather than a clear verb+resource statement.
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 on when to use this tool, when not to use it, or which sibling alternatives exist. The agent is left to infer everything from the name alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.