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MCP Safari Server

navigate

Opens a specified URL in Safari to enable programmatic web automation, testing, and debugging on macOS.

Instructions

Navigate Safari to a specific URL

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesThe URL to navigate to
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as whether navigation waits for page load, requires network connectivity, or any side effects. The minimal description fails to inform the agent of important behavioral constraints.

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 extremely concise with no unnecessary words. Every word is meaningful, but it may be too brief to convey sufficient context.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity (one required parameter), the description is minimally adequate. However, the lack of usage guidance and behavioral details for a navigation tool in a browser automation context leaves room for improvement.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% with a clear description for the only parameter 'url'. The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 action ('Navigate') and resource ('Safari to a specific URL'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like go_back, go_forward, or refresh_page which handle navigation history or page refresh.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., go_back, go_forward). The agent must infer from the description that it is for new URL navigation, but no exclusion criteria or context are provided.

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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