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electron-mcp-server

get_protocol_info

Retrieve CDP protocol details, including browser version and capabilities, for a session to verify supported features and guide automated Electron testing.

Instructions

Get CDP protocol information including browser version and capabilities

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sessionIdYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.3

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
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 behavioral burden. It implies a read-only lookup but says nothing about whether the session must be active, whether it errors on invalid sessionId, or whether the result is cached/static — meaningful gaps for a session-scoped tool.

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?

A single compact sentence with the resource front-loaded and no filler. It is efficient, though extremely terse.

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?

For a one-parameter read tool with no output schema, the description is minimally adequate: it says what comes back conceptually. However, the unexplained sessionId requirement and absence of any session/prerequisite context leave it short of complete.

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% and the single parameter (sessionId, a UUID) is never mentioned in the description. The agent gets no guidance on where the sessionId comes from or what forms are valid, so the description does not compensate for the coverage gap.

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?

States a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('CDP protocol information') with the payload enumerated (browser version and capabilities). It is distinguishable from siblings like get_page_info or get_main_window_info, though it does not explicitly contrast itself with them.

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 statement of when to call this tool, what prerequisites apply, or which sibling to prefer for related information (e.g. get_page_info, get_user_agent). The agent must infer the trigger condition entirely.

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