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send_clear

Clears the current mainframe screen by sending the CLEAR AID key and returns the resulting screen.

Instructions

Send the CLEAR AID key. Returns the resulting screen.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It states the action and that the tool returns the resulting screen, which is useful, but it does not explain what the CLEAR AID key does (e.g., cleans the current screen) or any side effects, timeouts, or error behavior. This is minimum viable transparency for a zero-parameter key-send 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 front-loaded sentence with no filler. The action verb comes first and the return behavior second; every word carries meaning.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a zero-argument tool with an output schema present, the description conveys the essential purpose and return behavior. It could be slightly more complete by explaining when CLEAR is useful versus other AID keys, but nothing needed to invoke the tool correctly is missing.

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 input schema has zero parameters stub, and description coverage is 100%, so there is no parameter information missing from either source. With no parameters to document, the baseline of 4 is appropriate.

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?

The description names a specific verb ('Send') and resource ('the CLEAR AID key'), and adds the return behavior ('Returns the resulting screen'). This is clearer than the tool name alone, though it does not explicitly contrast with sibling key-sending tools like send_keys, send_pf, or send_pa.

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 choose send_clear over sibling key-sending tools, nor any mention of prerequisites or when not to use it. The only implied context is 'when you need to press CLEAR,' which is not enough to differentiate usage.

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