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vibeside_click

Click a page element by CSS selector or visible text, enabling AI coding assistants to automate interactions in local Chrome or Edge sessions.

Instructions

Click an element on the active page by CSS selector or text.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
timeoutNo
selectorYesCSS selector or element identifier

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.17.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It implies an active page exists but says nothing about auto-waiting for the element, failure/timeout behavior, or side effects of the click (navigation, form submission, state change).

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?

A single front-loaded sentence with the action first and the selection method second; nothing superfluous. It is short rather than bloated, though brevity here shades into under-specification.

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?

For an unannotated mutation tool with no output schema and an undocumented timeout parameter, the description is too thin. It omits prerequisites, failure behavior, and what the click returns or triggers.

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 coverage is 50%: selector is documented but timeout has only a default and no description. The description does add value by clarifying that text (not just CSS) can select the target, but it says nothing about timeout units or retry semantics.

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 (Click) and resource (element on the active page) with the selection mechanism (CSS selector or text). It does not, however, distinguish itself from siblings like vibeside_type or vibeside_autofill_form, which also act on live elements.

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 versus alternatives, nor any prerequisites such as needing to be connected to a page or having navigated first. The agent must infer all usage context.

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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