playwright__navigate
[Playwright Browser] Navigate the browser to a URL. Returns the final URL and page title.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | ||
| wait_until | No | domcontentloaded |
[Playwright Browser] Navigate the browser to a URL. Returns the final URL and page title.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | ||
| wait_until | No | domcontentloaded |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description says 'navigate the browser', which implies a non-read-only action, aligning with annotations. However, it does not elaborate on waiting behavior, redirection handling, or error states beyond what is hinted by the 'wait_until' parameter in the schema.
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, concise, and front-loaded with the core action. However, it's slightly underspecified given that it omits parameter details.
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?
With no output schema and low parameter coverage, the description should provide more context about behavior, prerequisites, or side effects. It only covers the return value briefly.
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?
Schema description coverage is 0% and the description provides no explanation of the parameters. The 'url' and 'wait_until' parameters are not described at all, leaving the agent to guess their meaning.
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 'Navigate' and the resource 'URL', and it specifies the return values (final URL and page title). It is distinct from sibling browser tools like click, evaluate, etc.
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 explicit guidance on when to use versus alternatives or when not to use. The context is somewhat implied (navigate before interacting with a page), but the description lacks explicit usage instructions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.