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nolanbaxter

Local Browser MCP

by nolanbaxter

fill

Set the value of an input or textarea by targeting its CSS selector, enabling automated form entry in the browser.

Instructions

Fill an input/textarea identified by a CSS selector with the given value.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
valueYes
selectorYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv0.4.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
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 the fill replaces existing content, triggers events, waits for visibility, or errors when the selector is not found. The description only states the basic action.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundancy. Every word contributes to understanding what the tool does.

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?

Given no annotations and no output schema, the description is too thin for an agent to fully anticipate behavior. It lacks side effects, prerequisites, and failure behavior, which are relevant for a tool that modifies a page.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It usefully clarifies that 'selector' is a CSS selector and that 'value' is the value to fill, but it adds no further detail about value formatting or selector behavior.

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 ('Fill'), a clear resource ('input/textarea'), and the mechanism ('identified by a CSS selector') with the value to set. It is clear about what the tool operates on, though it does not explicitly distinguish itself from the sibling 'type' tool.

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?

Provides no guidance on when to use fill versus alternatives like type, or any conditions or exclusions. The agent is left to infer when this tool is appropriate relative to its siblings.

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