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Records an observation in the run trace without changing the page, helping agents document findings during browser-based tasks.

Instructions

Record an observation in the run trace. Doesn't touch the page.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "text": "<text>"
    },
    "name": "note"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYes

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It usefully discloses the key behavioral trait — the write goes to the run trace, not the page, so it is side-effect-free for the browser session. It says nothing about whether notes appear in later output, ordering, or size limits.

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?

Two tight sentences with the purpose front-loaded and the non-mutating guarantee immediately after. No filler, though the extreme brevity is part of why other dimensions are thin.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, and this is a one-parameter non-mutating tool. Still, with zero annotations and an undocumented parameter, the description should say more about what an observation should contain and how it fits the run trace.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% — the single required parameter has only a title, "Text". The description never mentions the argument or what its content should look like, so it fails to compensate for the gap beyond the one-param baseline.

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 pairs a specific verb ("record an observation") with a specific destination ("run trace"), so the agent knows this is a logging/annotation tool rather than a page action. The clause "Doesn't touch the page" implicitly distinguishes it from the browser-acting siblings (click, fill, navigate) without naming them.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no explicit when-to-use guidance and no named alternative, but "Doesn't touch the page" strongly implies the niche: attach observations between actions without altering page state. The agent must infer the workflow placement rather than being told.

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