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Type text into an input, text area or select an option from a element.

Instructions

Type text into an input, text area or select an option from a element.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
uidYesThe uid of an element on the page from the page content snapshot
valueYesThe value to fill in. "true" or "false" for checkboxes and toggles, "true" for radio buttons.
pageIdYesTargets a specific page by ID.
includeSnapshotNoWhether to include a snapshot in the response. Default is false.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv0.1.1
    • changedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Previous value: -{}New value: +false
  2. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The annotations only declare readOnlyHint=false, so the description adds value by specifying the element types it targets. However, it does not disclose important behavioral traits like whether it clears existing values, dispatches input/change events, or handles focus.

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, well-structured sentence with no wasted words. The action and targets are front-loaded.

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 mutation tool with four parameters and full schema coverage, the description is minimally adequate but lacks behavioral details that would help an agent use it correctly, such as event triggering or interaction with pre-existing values.

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 all parameters are fully documented in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning about parameters, which is appropriate given the high coverage.

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 uses a specific verb ('Type') and names the target resources (input, text area, select) clearly. It does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like type_text or fill_form, but the core action is unambiguous.

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?

The description gives no indication of when to use this tool instead of alternatives such as type_text or fill_form. It provides only a bare statement of function without context or exclusions.

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