chrome_name_session
Assign a custom name to the current Chrome tab group or session.
Instructions
Set the Chrome tab group/session name.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | No | Codex Control Chrome MCP |
Assign a custom name to the current Chrome tab group or session.
Set the Chrome tab group/session name.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | No | Codex Control Chrome MCP |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It states the operation is a 'set' but does not mention side effects, permissions required, or whether the change is persistent or reversible. The description is too skeletal.
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Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence with no wasted words. However, it is too brief, sacrificing useful information for conciseness. It earns its place but could include more context without becoming verbose.
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?
Given one parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, the description should provide more context. It does not mention return values, side effects, or scope of the name. For a simple setter, it is minimally adequate but incomplete.
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?
Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description only repeats the parameter name ('name') without adding semantic context. It does not explain what the name is used for, valid formats, or the significance of the default value. The description fails to compensate for the schema's lack of detail.
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?
Description states 'Set the Chrome tab group/session name' with a specific verb and resource. It clearly indicates the action and object, distinguishing it from sibling tools like chrome_navigate or chrome_screenshot, though 'session name' could be more precise.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, context, or cases where this tool should not be used. Sibling tools like chrome_create_tab or chrome_session_tabs are not contrasted.
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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