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Playwright MCP Server

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browser_fill_form

Destructive

Fill multiple form fields on a web page by specifying field name, type, and value for each field to automate data entry.

Instructions

Fill multiple form fields

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
fieldsYesFields to fill in
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations indicate destructiveHint=true and openWorldHint=true, but the description adds no behavioral context (e.g., whether it overwrites existing values or handles validation). With annotations, the bar is lower, but the description still doesn't supplement.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single, focused sentence with no irrelevant information, achieving maximal 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?

While the schema covers parameters, the description lacks context about behavior (e.g., clearing fields, submitting), and there is no output schema. It is minimally complete given the tool's complexity.

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 the input schema fully documents parameters. The description adds no extra semantics beyond what the schema provides, hence baseline 3.

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?

The description 'Fill multiple form fields' uses a specific verb (fill) and resource (form fields), clearly distinguishing it from siblings like browser_type (types into a single field) and browser_click.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage for filling forms but provides no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, nor does it mention alternatives like browser_type for individual fields.

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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