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ui_menu_click

Click a menu item in DaVinci Resolve by specifying its exact path name, such as ['Timeline', 'Add Marker']. Use this when no dedicated scripting tool is available for the operation.

Instructions

Click a Resolve menu item by name path.

Example: ["Timeline", "Add Marker"] or ["File", "Import", "Timeline..."]. Names must match exactly, including any trailing ellipsis. Confirm them with ui_menu_tree first.

Use this only when no scripting API exists for the operation — a curated tool or resolve_exec is faster and more reliable.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYes
Behavior3/5

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 describes the action but does not disclose potential side effects, error handling, or safety profile. The instruction to confirm with ui_menu_tree implies caution but is not explicit about behavior.

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?

Concise: 4 sentences. First sentence defines, second gives examples, third adds precision, fourth provides usage guidance. No wasted words; information is front-loaded.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a simple tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description is complete. It covers path format, exact naming requirement, prerequisite (confirm with ui_menu_tree), and usage context. The agent has enough information to use the tool correctly.

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

Parameters5/5

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

Schema coverage is 0%, but the description adds significant meaning: explains the path is a menu hierarchy, provides examples, and notes that names must match exactly including ellipsis. This fully compensates for the lack of schema descriptions.

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 tool 'click a Resolve menu item by name path', using a specific verb and resource. Examples further clarify. The description also distinguishes from siblings by stating when to use this tool instead of curated tools or resolve_exec.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly states when to use ('only when no scripting API exists'), provides alternatives (curated tool or resolve_exec), and instructs to confirm menu names with ui_menu_tree first.

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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