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fill

Enter text into an input field using a CSS selector, enabling automated Electron app testing and form interaction.

Instructions

Fill text into an input field

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYesText to fill
selectorYesCSS selector for the input

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.1

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 burden. It does not disclose whether existing field content is cleared, whether the element is focused, whether input/change events fire, or what happens if the selector is not found.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single efficient sentence with zero waste, but it is so terse that it underspecifies behavior needed to invoke the tool correctly. Brevity here comes at the cost of useful detail.

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

Completeness2/5

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

With no annotations and no output schema, the description should compensate for the missing behavioral context. It fails to explain clearing behavior, event triggering, focus, or error handling for a mutation-style DOM interaction.

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 description coverage is 100%, so both parameters are already documented in the schema. The description adds no syntax or format detail beyond what the schema provides, making the baseline 3 appropriate.

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?

The description states a concrete verb ('fill') and resource ('text into an input field'), which is clearer than a tautology. However, it offers no differentiation from the sibling 'type' tool, which likely performs a similar text-entry action.

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 guidance on when to use 'fill' versus alternatives such as 'type', 'click', or 'press'. The agent is left to infer the distinction between filling and typing on its own.

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