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safari-mcp-server

safari-mcp-server

safari_fill

Set input and textarea values in a live Safari tab via CSS selector, dispatching real input and change events so JS framework forms update. Returns found=False when no element matches.

Instructions

Set an /'s value via a CSS selector, dispatching real 'input'/'change' events so JS-framework-backed forms (React, Vue, ...) observe the change. Returns found=False (not an error) if nothing matched the selector.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tabNo
valueYes
windowNo
selectorYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses the important event-dispatch behavior and the non-error no-match result ('Returns found=False (not an error) if nothing matched'). It does not mention multi-match behavior or whether the previous value is overwritten, but the core safety-relevant behavior is covered.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the core action, no filler or redundancy. Every clause adds useful information: target element type, selector mechanism, event behavior, and no-match return semantics.

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?

The description is strong for a simple action but is not fully complete given there is no output schema and no annotations. It explains the failure case ('found=False') but not the success return shape, and it does not state behavior when multiple elements match the selector or how tab/window targeting works.

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 for parameter meaning. It adds the critical clarification that selector is a CSS selector and that value is set on an input/textarea, but it does not explain the optional tab and window parameters at all. This partial compensation merits a 3, not higher.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description uses a specific verb ('Set') and names the resource ('<input>/<textarea>'s value') plus the mechanism ('via a CSS selector'). It clearly distinguishes itself from siblings like safari_click, safari_read, and safari_js by explaining exactly what action it performs.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description gives clear context for when this tool is appropriate: 'dispatching real input/change events so JS-framework-backed forms (React, Vue, ...) observe the change' implies it should be used over raw JS injection for framework-managed inputs. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, so it stops short of a 5.

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