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scrape_as_markdown

Read-only

Scrape any webpage and receive content in Markdown format, bypassing bot detection and CAPTCHA.

Instructions

Scrape a single webpage URL with advanced options for content extraction and get back the results in MarkDown language. This tool can unlock any webpage even if it uses bot detection or CAPTCHA.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate read-only and open-world behavior. The description adds a key behavioral claim: the ability to bypass bot detection and CAPTCHA, which is valuable information not covered by annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two concise sentences with no wasted words. The claim about unlocking any webpage is front-loaded but could be more precise about scope.

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?

For a single-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers the main purpose and a key feature (bot detection bypass). However, it lacks details on return structure, error handling, or rate limits.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description only repeats 'webpage URL' without adding format or constraints beyond the schema's `format: uri`. No detail on the single parameter's meaning.

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 tool scrapes a single webpage URL and returns MarkDown, distinguishing it from siblings like scrape_batch. However, it mentions 'advanced options' that are not reflected in the input schema, slightly reducing clarity.

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 implies usage for single URL scraping with bot detection bypass, but does not explicitly state when to use vs. siblings (e.g., scrape_batch for multiple URLs) or list any prerequisites or limitations.

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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