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electron-mcp-server

screenshot

Capture the current Electron page or a chosen element as an image for automated visual testing, UI verification, and debugging.

Instructions

Take a screenshot of current page or an element

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNo
fullPageNo
sessionIdYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.3

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
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 burden. It doesn't disclose whether the screenshot is saved to disk or returned as data, what format it uses, whether it requires a session, or any behavioral traits beyond the basic action.

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 a single, efficient sentence that is front-loaded with the main action. It is appropriately sized, though it could be more specific without becoming verbose.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given a 3-parameter tool with no annotations, no output schema, and 0% parameter coverage, the description is grossly inadequate. It fails to explain key parameters, return behavior, or how to differentiate from siblings, making it incomplete for correct invocation.

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

Parameters1/5

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

With 0% schema description coverage and no annotations, the description must compensate for three undocumented parameters. It only vaguely alludes to 'page or element' but doesn't explain sessionId, path, or fullPage, leaving the agent unable to use the tool correctly.

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 and resource ('Take a screenshot of current page or an element'), clearly identifying the operation. However, it does not distinguish itself from siblings like take_screenshot and capture_element_screenshot, which overlap significantly in function, leaving the agent to infer the difference.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus take_screenshot or capture_element_screenshot. The description mentions 'current page or an element' but doesn't explain how to select an element or when each mode applies, leaving routing ambiguous.

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