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playwright__page_pdf

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[Playwright Browser] Render the current page as PDF (headless only). Returns base64 PDF.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
format_NoA4
landscapeNo

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TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true. Description adds that the tool operates only in headless mode and returns base64 PDF, which is useful beyond annotations, but not rich detail.

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?

Single sentence with front-loaded verb and resource. No unnecessary words. Highly efficient.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a simple tool with no output schema, the description covers the return format (base64 PDF) and a key constraint (headless only). Missing context about failure scenarios or prerequisites, but adequate.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain the parameters 'format_' or 'landscape'. The agent cannot understand what values are valid or how they affect output.

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?

Description clearly states verb 'Render', resource 'current page as PDF', and constraint 'headless only'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like playwright__screenshot which capture images instead of PDFs.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use PDF vs alternatives (e.g., screenshot) or when not to use (e.g., if not headless). The 'headless only' note is a constraint but not a usage guideline.

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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