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click_status_bar_menu_item

Click a menu item inside a status bar menu using the status item identifier and menu path.

Instructions

Clicks a menu item within a status bar menu

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
identifierYesStatus item identifier
menuPathYesMenu item path
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits like whether clicking opens a menu or requires the status bar item to be already active.

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?

Very concise single sentence, no wasted words. However, could benefit from additional context without sacrificing conciseness.

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 simple click tool, the description is somewhat adequate, but it lacks context about preconditions (e.g., menu must be visible) and relation to sibling tools like list_status_bar_items.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema has 100% coverage with descriptions for both identifier and menuPath. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema already provides.

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?

Description clearly states the action (clicks) and the target (menu item within a status bar menu), differentiating it from siblings like click_status_bar_item which clicks the status bar item itself.

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 usage guidance provided; no mention of when to use this tool versus alternatives or prerequisites such as the menu needing to be open.

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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