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clear_debug_buffers

Remove stored debug event data such as console logs, errors, network activity, or WebSocket messages for a specific Firefox tab to manage debugging efficiently.

Instructions

Clear debug event buffers for a tab

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tabIdNo
typesNo

Implementation Reference

  • The main handler function that clears the debug buffers (console logs, JS errors, network activity, WebSocket messages) for a specific tab or all types. Resets the internal Maps/arrays to empty and clears injected page variables.
    async clearDebugBuffers(args = {}) {
      const { tabId, types } = args;
      const effectiveTabId = tabId || this.activeTabId;
      
      if (!types || types.length === 0) {
        // Clear all buffers
        this.consoleLogs.set(effectiveTabId, []);
        this.jsErrors.set(effectiveTabId, []);
        this.networkActivity.set(effectiveTabId, []);
        
        // Clear WebSocket messages
        if (this.pages.has(effectiveTabId)) {
          const page = this.pages.get(effectiveTabId);
          await page.evaluate(() => { window._wsMessages = []; });
        }
      } else {
        // Clear specific buffers
        if (types.includes('console')) this.consoleLogs.set(effectiveTabId, []);
        if (types.includes('errors')) this.jsErrors.set(effectiveTabId, []);
        if (types.includes('network')) this.networkActivity.set(effectiveTabId, []);
        if (types.includes('websocket') && this.pages.has(effectiveTabId)) {
          const page = this.pages.get(effectiveTabId);
          await page.evaluate(() => { window._wsMessages = []; });
        }
      }
    
      return {
        content: [{
          type: 'text',
          text: `Debug buffers cleared for tab '${effectiveTabId}': ${types ? types.join(', ') : 'all'}`
        }]
      };
    }
  • The tool definition including input schema for tabId (optional) and types array to specify which buffers to clear.
    {
      name: 'clear_debug_buffers',
      description: 'Clear debug event buffers for a tab',
      inputSchema: {
        type: 'object',
        properties: {
          tabId: { type: 'string' },
          types: {
            type: 'array',
            items: { type: 'string', enum: ['console', 'errors', 'network', 'websocket'] }
          }
        }
      }
    },
  • Dispatch case in the CallToolRequestSchema handler that routes the tool call to the clearDebugBuffers method.
    case 'clear_debug_buffers':
      return await this.clearDebugBuffers(args);
  • Registration of the tool list including clear_debug_buffers in the ListToolsRequestSchema response.
    this.server.setRequestHandler(ListToolsRequestSchema, async () => {
      return {
        tools: [
          // Original tools (abbreviated for space)
          {
            name: 'launch_firefox_multi',
            description: 'Launch Firefox browser with multi-tab support and debugging',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                headless: { type: 'boolean', default: false },
                enableDebugLogging: { type: 'boolean', default: true }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'create_tab',
            description: 'Create a new tab with isolated session and debugging',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                url: { type: 'string', default: 'about:blank' },
                contextId: { type: 'string' },
                enableMonitoring: { type: 'boolean', default: true }
              },
              required: ['tabId']
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'list_tabs',
            description: 'List all active tabs',
            inputSchema: { type: 'object', properties: {} }
          },
          {
            name: 'close_tab',
            description: 'Close a specific tab',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: { tabId: { type: 'string' } },
              required: ['tabId']
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'navigate',
            description: 'Navigate to a URL',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                url: { type: 'string' },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              },
              required: ['url']
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'click',
            description: 'Click on an element',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                selector: { type: 'string' },
                coordinates: {
                  type: 'object',
                  properties: { x: { type: 'number' }, y: { type: 'number' } }
                },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'type_text',
            description: 'Type text into an input field',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                selector: { type: 'string' },
                text: { type: 'string' },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              },
              required: ['selector', 'text']
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'send_key',
            description: 'Send keyboard events',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                key: { type: 'string' },
                selector: { type: 'string' },
                modifiers: { type: 'array', items: { type: 'string' } },
                repeat: { type: 'number', default: 1 },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              },
              required: ['key']
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'drag',
            description: 'Perform drag operation',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                selector: { type: 'string' },
                fromCoordinates: {
                  type: 'object',
                  properties: { x: { type: 'number' }, y: { type: 'number' } }
                },
                toCoordinates: {
                  type: 'object',
                  properties: { x: { type: 'number' }, y: { type: 'number' } }
                },
                offsetX: { type: 'number' },
                offsetY: { type: 'number' },
                duration: { type: 'number', default: 0 },
                steps: { type: 'number', default: 1 },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'execute_script',
            description: 'Execute JavaScript in the browser',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                script: { type: 'string' },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              },
              required: ['script']
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'screenshot',
            description: 'Take a screenshot',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                path: { type: 'string', default: 'screenshot.png' },
                fullPage: { type: 'boolean', default: false },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'get_page_content',
            description: 'Get HTML content',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                selector: { type: 'string' },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'get_page_text',
            description: 'Get visible text content',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                selector: { type: 'string' },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'wait_for_element',
            description: 'Wait for element to appear',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                selector: { type: 'string' },
                timeout: { type: 'number', default: 30000 },
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              },
              required: ['selector']
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'close_browser',
            description: 'Close browser and all tabs',
            inputSchema: { type: 'object', properties: {} }
          },
          {
            name: 'get_current_url',
            description: 'Get current page URL',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: { tabId: { type: 'string' } }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'back',
            description: 'Navigate back',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: { tabId: { type: 'string' } }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'forward',
            description: 'Navigate forward',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: { tabId: { type: 'string' } }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'reload',
            description: 'Reload page',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: { tabId: { type: 'string' } }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'set_active_tab',
            description: 'Set active tab',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: { tabId: { type: 'string' } },
              required: ['tabId']
            }
          },
    
          // NEW DEBUG TOOLS
          {
            name: 'get_console_logs',
            description: 'Get captured console logs from browser',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                since: { type: 'number', description: 'Timestamp to filter logs since' },
                types: {
                  type: 'array',
                  items: { type: 'string', enum: ['log', 'error', 'warn', 'info', 'debug'] },
                  description: 'Filter by log types'
                },
                limit: { type: 'number', default: 50, description: 'Max number of logs to return' }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'get_javascript_errors',
            description: 'Get captured JavaScript errors',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                since: { type: 'number' },
                limit: { type: 'number', default: 20 }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'get_network_activity',
            description: 'Get captured network requests and responses',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                since: { type: 'number' },
                filter: { type: 'string', enum: ['all', 'xhr', 'websocket', 'fetch'], default: 'all' },
                limit: { type: 'number', default: 30 }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'get_websocket_messages',
            description: 'Get captured WebSocket messages (for LiveView debugging)',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                since: { type: 'number' },
                limit: { type: 'number', default: 50 }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'get_performance_metrics',
            description: 'Get performance metrics (timing, memory usage)',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'start_monitoring',
            description: 'Start/restart monitoring for a tab',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                types: {
                  type: 'array',
                  items: { type: 'string', enum: ['console', 'errors', 'network', 'websocket', 'performance'] },
                  default: ['console', 'errors', 'network', 'websocket']
                }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'clear_debug_buffers',
            description: 'Clear debug event buffers for a tab',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                types: {
                  type: 'array',
                  items: { type: 'string', enum: ['console', 'errors', 'network', 'websocket'] }
                }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'get_all_debug_activity',
            description: 'Get combined feed of all debug events',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                since: { type: 'number' },
                limit: { type: 'number', default: 100 }
              }
            }
          },
          {
            name: 'inject_debugging_helpers',
            description: 'Inject debugging helper functions into the page',
            inputSchema: {
              type: 'object',
              properties: {
                tabId: { type: 'string' },
                includeWebSocketMonitoring: { type: 'boolean', default: true }
              }
            }
          }
        ],
      };
    });
  • Helper method to completely delete (not just clear) debug buffers for a tab, used when closing tabs.
    clearTabDebugBuffers(tabId) {
      this.consoleLogs.delete(tabId);
      this.jsErrors.delete(tabId);
      this.networkActivity.delete(tabId);
      this.wsMessages.delete(tabId);
      this.performanceMetrics.delete(tabId);
    }
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the action is to 'clear' buffers, implying a destructive mutation, but doesn't specify whether this is reversible, requires specific permissions, or has side effects like resetting debug state. No additional behavioral traits like rate limits or auth needs are mentioned, leaving significant gaps.

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?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action and target. There is no wasted verbiage, and it directly communicates the tool's function without unnecessary elaboration, making it highly concise and well-structured.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (a destructive operation with 2 parameters), lack of annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't cover parameter details, behavioral implications, or usage context, making it inadequate for an agent to fully understand how to invoke this tool correctly in practice.

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?

The description mentions 'debug event buffers for a tab', which hints at the 'tabId' parameter, but doesn't explain the 'types' parameter or its enum values (console, errors, network, websocket). With 0% schema description coverage and 2 parameters, the description fails to compensate for the lack of schema details, leaving parameter meanings unclear.

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?

The description clearly states the action ('Clear') and target resource ('debug event buffers for a tab'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't distinguish this tool from siblings like 'get_all_debug_activity' or 'get_console_logs', which are read operations versus this clear operation.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it doesn't mention whether this should be used before starting new debugging sessions or after analyzing logs, nor does it reference sibling tools like 'get_console_logs' for context. The description lacks any usage context or exclusions.

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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