start_web_task
Launch background web browsing tasks that run asynchronously while you continue working. Monitor progress with check_web_task for research, price comparison, and data collection activities.
Instructions
Start a web browsing task in the background and return immediately.
Use this for tasks that might take a while (30+ seconds). The task runs
asynchronously while you continue working. Check progress with check_web_task().
Args:
task: What you want to accomplish on the web
url: Starting webpage (defaults to Google)
Returns:
Dictionary containing:
- ok: Boolean indicating task was started successfully
- task_id: Unique ID to check progress later
- status: Will be "running"
- message: Instructions for checking progress
Examples:
- start_web_task("Research top 10 AI companies and their products")
- start_web_task("Find and compare prices for MacBook Pro on 5 different sites")
Next steps:
Use check_web_task(task_id) to monitor progress.
Wait at least 5 seconds between status checks.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| task | Yes | ||
| url | No | https://www.google.com |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"properties": {
"task": {
"title": "Task",
"type": "string"
},
"url": {
"default": "https://www.google.com",
"title": "Url",
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"task"
],
"type": "object"
}