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browser_network_requests

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Capture and analyze network requests during browser automation to monitor resource loading and API calls for web scraping, testing, or debugging purposes.

Instructions

Returns all network requests since loading the page

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
includeStaticNoWhether to include successful static resources like images, fonts, scripts, etc. Defaults to false.
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, covering safety and scope. The description adds the temporal constraint 'since loading the page,' which provides useful behavioral context not in the annotations. However, it lacks details on output format, pagination, or rate limits, keeping it at a baseline level.

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, direct sentence with no wasted words. It front-loads the core functionality efficiently, making it easy for an agent to parse and understand quickly.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's low complexity (1 parameter, no output schema) and rich annotations, the description is minimally adequate. It covers the basic action but lacks details on output structure or error handling, which could be helpful for an agent despite the annotations.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, with the single parameter 'includeStatic' fully documented in the schema. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what the schema provides, so it meets the baseline score without compensating for gaps.

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 verb ('returns') and resource ('all network requests since loading the page'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'browser_console_messages' or 'browser_snapshot' that might also provide browser activity insights, which prevents a perfect score.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention scenarios like debugging network issues, monitoring performance, or how it complements other browser tools, leaving the agent to infer usage from context alone.

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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