Fetch Web Page
fetch_web_pageFetch webpage content and convert it to clean Markdown.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
fetch_web_pageFetch webpage content and convert it to clean Markdown.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the output format (Markdown) but says nothing about permissions, rate limits, handling of JS-heavy pages, redirects, or errors. For a network-fetching tool with zero annotation coverage, this is thin.
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?
Single front-loaded sentence, zero waste. Every word earns its place and the action is immediately clear.
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?
Output schema exists, so return-value explanation isn't required. However, with no annotations and no parameter documentation, the description leaves significant behavioral gaps (auth, limits, error handling) unaddressed for a network tool.
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?
Schema description coverage is 0%, but there is only one parameter (url) whose meaning is obvious from its name and the tool's purpose. Baseline for very low parameter counts is 4; the description adds nothing about URL format, redirects, or scheme restrictions, so a 3 is fair.
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?
States a specific verb (Fetch) and resource (webpage content), and adds the transformation detail (convert to clean Markdown), which distinguishes it from siblings like fetch_asset. It doesn't explicitly name or contrast with siblings, so it falls short of a 5.
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?
No guidance on when to use this vs. fetch_asset or search_assets, no mention of prerequisites (network access, URL requirements), and no exclusions. The agent must infer usage entirely from the name and one sentence.
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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