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browser_set_cookie_object

Set a browser cookie using a cookie string (e.g., 'name=value; Path=/; HttpOnly') for session management and state persistence in Selenium-based automation.

Instructions

Set a cookie in the browser

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
cookieYesCookie string to set, e.g. 'name=value; Path=/; HttpOnly'
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as whether cookies are overwritten, permissions needed, or side effects, which is critical for a mutation tool.

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?

The description is a single sentence, but it only restates the tool's name without adding value. While concise, it could be restructured to include more useful context without increasing length significantly.

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 the existence of sibling cookie tools and no output schema, the description lacks completeness for an agent to understand when to invoke this tool or what to expect, hindering correct selection.

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?

The input schema already describes the 'cookie' parameter with an example; the description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides. Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline 3 is 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 'Set a cookie in the browser' clearly states the verb (Set) and resource (cookie), but does not differentiate from sibling tools like browser_add_cookie_by_name, missing a chance to clarify the unique purpose.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like browser_add_cookie_by_name or browser_get_cookie_by_name, leaving the agent without context for selection.

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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