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by brightdata

search_scrapers

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Find a Bright Data pre-built scraper for a website or data type, such as Amazon reviews or LinkedIn, and return its dataset ID and collection methods.

Instructions

Find a Bright Data pre-built scraper (Web Scraper API, 1,200+ sites) for a site or data type, e.g. "amazon reviews" or "linkedin.com". Returns dataset_id, name, domain and collection_methods. Next: call get_scraper_details with a dataset_id and one method.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNo
queryYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv3.1.0

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, and the description adds real value by enumerating the returned fields (dataset_id, name, domain, collection_methods) in the absence of an output schema. It does not disclose result-count behavior, default result size, or empty-result handling, which leaves a minor gap.

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?

Three short sentences: purpose, return shape, next action. No filler, and the identifying information is front-loaded before the return/next-step details.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a two-param read-only discovery tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, return fields and the follow-up call, which is nearly everything an agent needs. The uncovered `limit`/pagination behavior is the only meaningful omission.

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 0%, so the description carries the burden. Its examples ('amazon reviews', 'linkedin.com') do clarify what the required `query` accepts, but the `limit` parameter (1-50, default 10) is never mentioned, leaving half the parameters undocumented anywhere.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb ('Find') and resource ('Bright Data pre-built scraper / Web Scraper API, 1,200+ sites') and instantly grounds it with two concrete query examples. An agent can distinguish this discovery tool from siblings like get_scraper_details or run_scraper without opening any schema.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

It gives clear usage context plus an explicit next step: 'call get_scraper_details with a dataset_id and one method.' It does not name exclusions or close alternatives (e.g., when to prefer search_dataset or ask_brightdata_assistant instead), so it stops just short of a 5.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.