browser_stop_capture
Stop capturing events and return a summary of the temporary data collected during the session.
Instructions
Stop capture and return a summary of temporary event data.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Yes |
Stop capturing events and return a summary of the temporary data collected during the session.
Stop capture and return a summary of temporary event data.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations the description carries the full burden. It does disclose that a summary of temporary event data is returned, but is silent on whether stopping clears/destroys that data, whether the session survives, or whether the events remain retrievable via browser_get_events.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words, well sized for a simple one-parameter tool.
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?
For a simple stop tool with no output schema, the description is largely adequate, but it leaves the post-stop data lifecycle and session state ambiguous, which an agent needs in order to sequence calls against browser_get_events and browser_close_session.
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% and the description never mentions session_id, leaving the single required parameter undocumented. Though session_id is fairly self-evident, the description fails to compensate for the coverage gap.
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 (Stop) and resource (capture) plus a hint at its output (summary of temporary event data). It is clearly the counterpart to the sibling browser_start_capture, though it never names that sibling explicitly.
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?
Usage is only implied by the name pairing with browser_start_capture; there is no explicit statement of when to call it, what prerequisites (an active capture/session) are required, or how it relates to browser_close_session.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.