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navigate

Navigate the browser to a URL. Returns the final URL and page title.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes
wait_untilNodomcontentloaded

Schema Changelog

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

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate this is not read-only and has outside-world interaction. The description adds that it returns the final URL and page title, providing some behavioral context. However, it does not disclose what happens to the current page state (e.g., full replacement) or that it may wait for navigation, relying on the wait_until parameter.

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?

The description is two concise sentences, front-loaded with the primary action. Every word adds value, including the return value indication. No unnecessary detail.

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?

For a simple navigation tool with annotations and no output schema, the description covers the core purpose and return values. However, it omits the meaning of the wait_until parameter and any caveats about navigation behavior, leaving an agent to guess on configuration. The tool's simplicity keeps it from being more incomplete, but the gap is significant.

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

Parameters2/5

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

The schema provides no parameter descriptions, so the description must compensate. It clarifies that 'url' is the target URL but gives no information about 'wait_until', leaving its meaning and allowed values undocumented. This is a notable gap for a two-parameter tool.

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 states 'Navigate the browser to a URL' with a specific verb and resource, clearly identifying the action. It is distinct from sibling tools like click or fill_form, which serve different purposes. Mentioning the return values further clarifies the function.

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 context is clear: use this tool to load a new page, which is a fundamental prerequisite for other browser interactions. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusions, though the verb itself implies the primary use case.

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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TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

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.

Naming Consistency4/5

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.

Tool Count4/5

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.

Completeness4/5

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.

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