browserbase_stagehand_observe

Identifies specific interactive elements on web pages, such as buttons, links, and form fields, to prepare for automated actions. Ideal for locating UI components before using the act tool.

Instructions

Observes and identifies specific interactive elements on the current web page that can be used for subsequent actions. This tool is specifically designed for finding actionable (interactable) elements such as buttons, links, form fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, and other UI components that you can interact with. Use this tool when you need to locate elements before performing actions with the act tool. DO NOT use this tool for extracting text content or data - use the extract tool instead for that purpose. The observe tool returns detailed information about the identified elements including their properties, location, and interaction capabilities. This information can then be used to craft precise actions. The more specific your observation instruction, the more accurate the element identification will be. Think of this as your 'eyes' on the page to find exactly what you need to interact with.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`instruction`	Yes	Detailed instruction for what specific elements or components to observe on the web page. This instruction must be extremely specific and descriptive. For example: 'Find the red login button in the top right corner', 'Locate the search input field with placeholder text', or 'Identify all clickable product cards on the page'. The more specific and detailed your instruction, the better the observation results will be. Avoid generic instructions like 'find buttons' or 'see elements'. Instead, describe the visual characteristics, location, text content, or functionality of the elements you want to observe. This tool is designed to help you identify interactive elements that you can later use with the act tool for performing actions like clicking, typing, or form submission.
`returnAction`	No	Whether to return the action to perform on the element. If true, the action will be returned as a string. If false, the action will not be returned.

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "properties": {
    "instruction": {
      "description": "Detailed instruction for what specific elements or components to observe on the web page. This instruction must be extremely specific and descriptive. For example: 'Find the red login button in the top right corner', 'Locate the search input field with placeholder text', or 'Identify all clickable product cards on the page'. The more specific and detailed your instruction, the better the observation results will be. Avoid generic instructions like 'find buttons' or 'see elements'. Instead, describe the visual characteristics, location, text content, or functionality of the elements you want to observe. This tool is designed to help you identify interactive elements that you can later use with the act tool for performing actions like clicking, typing, or form submission.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "returnAction": {
      "description": "Whether to return the action to perform on the element. If true, the action will be returned as a string. If false, the action will not be returned.",
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "instruction"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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