close_browser
Close the underlying browser, freeing resources.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Close the underlying browser, freeing resources.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false (a state-changing operation) and openWorldHint=true (external side effects). The description adds useful context that the browser is 'underlying' and that resources are freed, clarifying the consequence of the action beyond what the annotations provide.
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, concise sentence that front-loads the primary action and result. Every word contributes to understanding, with no filler or repetition.
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?
For a tool with zero parameters and no output schema, this description is fully self-contained. It explains what the tool does and why it's useful (freeing resources), which is sufficient for the agent to understand its role.
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?
The tool has no parameters, so the input schema is trivially fully covered. The description doesn't need to explain parameter semantics, and the baseline for zero parameters is 4.
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 uses the specific verb 'Close' and identifies the resource as 'the underlying browser', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like navigate or click. It states exactly what the tool does, with no ambiguity.
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?
The description implies when to use the tool: when you are done with the browser and want to free resources. Although it doesn't explicitly mention alternatives, the sibling list contains no other close or cleanup tool, making the usage context clear.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Each tool targets a specific browser automation action with no meaningful overlap. For example, fill_form handles multiple fields while type_text handles a single input, and extract_table/get_text/get_links/get_html are clearly distinct extraction modes.
All tool names use lowercase snake_case and mostly follow a verb_noun pattern (e.g., get_text, set_cookies, select_option). The only minor inconsistency is page_pdf, which is a noun_noun construction rather than a verb-prefixed name.
With 17 tools, the server covers navigation, interaction, extraction, cookies, screenshots, and PDF generation. This is slightly above the ideal 3-15 range but still well-scoped for a browser automation server, so it feels reasonable rather than bloated.
The tool set covers the core page lifecycle: navigate, interact (click/type/select/scroll), wait, extract content, and capture output (screenshot/PDF). Missing advanced features like back/forward or frame handling, but these are minor gaps that can be worked around.