browser_hover

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

With no annotations, the description must cover behavioral traits. It fails to disclose whether the move is physical or simulated, whether it requires element visibility, what happens if no element matches, or if hover state persists. Minimal transparency.

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

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

The description is a single sentence, which is concise but arguably too brief, sacrificing essential detail. It earns its place but could be restructured to include key parameter guidance.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's four parameters with no descriptions, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is severely incomplete. The agent lacks critical information to correctly invoke the tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has four parameters with 0% description coverage, and the description adds no meaning to them. The agent gets no clue about how to use x, y, text, or selector to specify the target element.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action (move mouse over an element) and purpose (trigger hover effects), distinguishing it from sibling tools like browser_click. However, it slightly lacks specificity about which element identification method is preferred.

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

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 over alternatives, how to choose among the four parameters (x,y, text, selector), or prerequisites such as element visibility. The usage context is only implied.

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