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scrape_advanced

Scrapes JS-rendered SPAs, React apps, and dynamic pages ($0.03 USDC micro-transaction).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses a $0.03 USDC micro-transaction cost, which is real value the schema cannot convey, but it says nothing about return format, timeout/rendering limits, failure behavior, or whether a wallet balance is required.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. The differentiating capability comes first and the cost caveat is appended compactly — every clause earns its place.

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?

With no output schema and no annotations, the description should say more about what comes back and how it differs from scrape_basic. It covers the capability and the cost, but an agent still lacks return-shape and alternative-selection information.

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?

One parameter at 0% schema description coverage, and the description adds nothing about the 'url' parameter (format, whether redirects/relative URLs are accepted, page-level options). With low coverage the description is expected to compensate, and it does not.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb ('Scrapes') and a concrete resource class ('JS-rendered SPAs, React apps, and dynamic pages'), which tells an agent this is the heavyweight rendering path. It does not explicitly name scrape_basic as the counterpart, so the sibling differentiation is left to inference from the 'advanced' naming.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The mention of JS-rendered/dynamic pages implies when this tool is appropriate versus a static scraper, but there is no explicit 'use this instead of scrape_basic when...' routing or any exclusion. Usage is implied rather than stated.

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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