web_type
Automates text entry into form fields on the current webpage, eliminating manual typing.
Instructions
Types text into a form field (input/textarea) on the current page.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Automates text entry into form fields on the current webpage, eliminating manual typing.
Types text into a form field (input/textarea) on the current page.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description lacks behavioral details beyond the core action. It does not disclose how text is input (e.g., keystroke simulation), whether existing text is replaced, or error conditions. With no annotations, this leaves significant ambiguity.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is very short but omits essential information (parameters, prerequisites). It is under-specified rather than appropriately concise.
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 zero parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description fails to provide a complete picture. It does not cover how to specify the text, prerequisites, or expected behavior, making it insufficient for reliable tool selection and invocation.
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?
The input schema has zero properties, yet the description implies a text parameter is needed. This is a critical inconsistency; the description does not explain how the text to type is provided, making the tool difficult to invoke correctly.
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?
The description specifies a clear action ('types text') and target ('form field (input/textarea)') with a scope ('on the current page'), effectively distinguishing it as a web-focused typing tool. However, it does not differentiate from browser-specific siblings like chrome_type or safari_type.
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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., chrome_type, safari_type, ui_type). There is no mention of prerequisites (e.g., element must be focused) or limitations.
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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