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parallel-browser-mcp

by etairl

Browser Click

browser_click

Click a specific web element using its CSS selector to trigger actions or navigate pages, with optional timeout for reliable execution in parallel browser sessions.

Instructions

Click an element by selector.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
timeoutNo
selectorYes
sessionIdYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.14

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses only the basic action, not whether the click waits for visibility, scrolls into view, targets the first match, triggers navigation, or fails on missing elements.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. However, it is so terse that it sacrifices informative structure, leaving important behavioral and parameter context absent.

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

Completeness2/5

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

With no annotations, no output schema, and 0% parameter coverage, the description is not complete for a browser interaction tool. An agent cannot reliably infer session requirements, timeout behavior, or click-resolution semantics from this text alone.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for all three parameters. It only clarifies the 'selector' parameter; the required 'sessionId' and optional 'timeout' semantics are entirely unaddressed.

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 states a specific verb ('Click'), a specific resource ('an element'), and the selection mechanism ('by selector'). This clearly distinguishes it from coordinate-based sibling tools like browser_mouse_click_xy.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as browser_mouse_click_xy or browser_hover. The description implies a selector-based click, but gives no exclusions, prerequisites, or selection criteria.

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