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Move the pointer over a UI target identified by snapshot ref, selector, or coordinates to reveal hidden controls such as row toolbars or menus. Use settle to observe revealed UI.

Instructions

Move the pointer over a UI target by snapshot ref, selector, or coordinates without pressing, to reveal hover-gated UI such as row toolbars or menus. Web only; touch platforms have no hover state. Use settle to observe what the hover revealed without a follow-up snapshot. Times out after 90s; a caller-supplied budget extends it.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
rawNoUse raw snapshot data during selector resolution.
udidNoiOS device UDID selector.
debugNoEnable debug diagnostics.
depthNoSnapshot traversal depth.
runIdNoLease run identifier.
scopeNoSnapshot scope selector used before resolution.
deviceNoDevice name selector.
serialNoAndroid device or Vega VVD serial selector.
settleNoAfter the action, wait for the UI to go quiet and return the settled diff vs the pre-action tree in the same response. Best-effort; never fails the action.
targetYesUI target. This is separate from deviceTarget, which selects the device form.
tenantNoRemote tenant identifier.
leaseIdNoExisting lease identifier.
sessionNoAgent-device session name.
noRecordNoDo not record this action.
platformNoPlatform selector used to resolve a device.
timeoutMsNoSettle: wait deadline in milliseconds (default 10000).
includeCostNoInclude per-command agent-cost (cost.wallClockMs, …) in structuredContent. Defaults to off; the default response shape is unchanged.
deviceTargetNoDevice target form. Maps to the CLI --target flag.
responseLevelNoResponse verbosity: token-cheap digest / default (today) / full. Defaults to default; the default response shape is unchanged.
settleQuietMsNoSettle: quiet window in milliseconds (default 500).
mcpOutputFormatNoMCP text content format. Defaults to optimized agent-friendly text; use json for JSON text. Structured content is always returned separately.
androidDeviceAllowlistNoAndroid serial allowlist used for device resolution.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
xNoResolved interaction x coordinate when available.
yNoResolved interaction y coordinate when available.
refNoSnapshot ref without the @ prefix when the target was an @ref.
costNo
hintNo
settleNo
gestureNo
messageNo
warningNo
evidenceNo
refLabelNo
selectorNoSelector expression when the target was a selector.
resolutionNoPre-action disclosure of how the acting path resolved its target. Absent when resolutionDisclosure is inapplicable for the path.
targetKindYesResolved interaction target kind.
selectorChainNo
referenceWidthNoReference frame width for visualizing the interaction point.
targetHittableNo
referenceHeightNoReference frame height for visualizing the interaction point.
maestroFallbackReasonNo
maestroNonHittableCoordinateFallbackUsedNoWhether the direct iOS Maestro coordinate fallback was actually used.
maestroNonHittableCoordinateFallbackAllowedNoWhether the direct iOS Maestro coordinate fallback was allowed for this selector.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed8 schema fields changedv0.20.10
    • removedInput schema / properties / cwd
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Working directory for command execution.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • removedInput schema / properties / daemonAuthToken
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Remote daemon auth token.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • removedInput schema / properties / daemonBaseUrl
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Remote daemon base URL.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • removedInput schema / properties / iosSimulatorDeviceSet
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "iOS simulator device-set path used for device resolution.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • removedInput schema / properties / iosXctestDerivedDataPath
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Derived data path for external iOS XCTest runner execution.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • removedInput schema / properties / iosXctestEnvDir
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Writable directory for iOS XCTest runner env overlays.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • removedInput schema / properties / iosXctestrunFile
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Externally built iOS XCTest runner .xctestrun artifact path.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • removedInput schema / properties / stateDir
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Agent-device state directory.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
  2. Addedv0.20.9

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden and it uses the space well: it clarifies that the pointer moves 'without pressing', that the behavior is Web-only, that the operation times out after 90s, and that a caller-supplied budget can extend it. It also explains the settle behavior as best-effort observation.

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?

Three sentences with no filler; the core action and purpose are front-loaded, followed by the essential platform constraint, workflow hint, and timeout behavior. Every sentence earns its place.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Despite 22 parameters and no annotations, the description covers the key operational facts an agent needs: how to target the element, why to use hover, when it is unavailable, how to observe the result, and the timeout bound. The rich schema and output schema cover the remaining details, so nothing critical is missing.

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 coverage is 100% with all 22 parameters described, so the baseline is 3. The description adds a high-level mapping to target modes and mentions settle and timeout, but it does not add parameter-level detail beyond what the input schema already provides.

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 names a specific verb and resource ('Move the pointer over a UI target') and exactly how targeting can be supplied ('snapshot ref, selector, or coordinates'). It also states the reason for the action ('reveal hover-gated UI') and the platform limit ('Web only'), which distinguishes hover from click/press siblings.

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?

It gives clear when-to-use context: reveal hover-gated UI such as row toolbars or menus, and it excludes non-web/touch platforms ('touch platforms have no hover state'). It also suggests using settle to observe the result without a follow-up snapshot, but it does not explicitly name sibling alternatives such as click or press as the alternative for actual activation.

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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