browser_get_url
Retrieve the current page URL from the browser to track navigation or verify page state during automation.
Instructions
Get the current page URL
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Retrieve the current page URL from the browser to track navigation or verify page state during automation.
Get the current page URL
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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 implies a read-only operation by using 'get', but it does not mention return format, potential errors (e.g., when no page is loaded), or whether it waits for the page to be ready. This is a significant gap for a tool with zero annotation support.
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?
The description is a single, concise sentence that states the exact action. Every word earns its place, and there is no extraneous information or repetition.
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 getter with no parameters and no output schema, the description is mostly sufficient—it clearly indicates the return is the URL. However, it omits edge-case behavior (e.g., if the current page is unavailable), which could be useful for a fully complete description.
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?
The tool has zero parameters, so the schema trivially covers 100% of parameter semantics. The description adds no parameter information, but none is needed. Baseline for zero parameters is 4.
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?
The description uses a specific verb 'get' and a clear resource 'current page URL', making the tool's action unambiguous. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like browser_get_current_page or browser_get_title, which could overlap in purpose.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no context about prerequisites, typical use cases, or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage solely from the tool name and description.
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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