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Capture a screenshot of a web page and return it as an image. Handles consent banners, ads, lazy-loaded images and late-rendering SPAs. Use this when the layout, styling or visual appearance is what matters; use read_page when you only need the text.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesThe page to capture. Must be http or https.
formatNoDefault png.
selectorNoCapture only the element matching this CSS selector.
block_adsNoBlock ad networks and collapse the empty slots. Default true.
full_pageNoCapture the entire scrollable page rather than just the viewport.
block_chatsNoRemove live-chat widgets. Default true.
block_popupsNoRemove newsletter and donation interstitials. Default true.
color_schemeNoRender the page in light or dark mode.
viewport_widthNoViewport width in pixels. Default 1280.
viewport_heightNoViewport height in pixels. Default 800.
block_cookie_bannersNoRemove consent banners. Default true.

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it does disclose meaningful pipeline behavior: consent banners, ads, lazy-loaded images and late-rendering SPAs are handled. It stops short of noting latency implications of late-rendering SPAs or any failure/timeout behavior, so it falls just short of full disclosure.

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?

Two sentences, both front-loaded: the capability first, then the routing rule against the sibling. No redundancy and every clause carries information.

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?

With no output schema, the description correctly states the return type ("return it as an image"), and the 11-parameter surface is fully covered by the schema. Minor gap: no note on whether auth or a reachable URL is required, though for a public-page capture tool this is a small omission.

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 description coverage is 100% across all 11 parameters (defaults, enums, and per-parameter meaning are already documented). The description adds no parameter-level detail beyond what the schema states, so the baseline of 3 is correct.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ("Capture a screenshot of a web page") and immediately distinguishes itself from the sibling read_page by naming the visual-vs-text dimension. An agent can pick between the two without opening either schema.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicit when-to-use rule ("when the layout, styling or visual appearance is what matters") paired with the named alternative and its selecting condition ("use read_page when you only need the text"). Nothing is left to inference.

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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