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Export any webpage to its native format (HTML, PDF, image) using Browserless. Optionally bundle all page assets into a ZIP archive for offline use.

Instructions

Export a webpage from a URL via the Browserless /export API. Fetches the URL and returns its content in the native format (HTML, PDF, image, etc.). Automatically detects the content type. Set includeResources=true to bundle all page assets (CSS, JS, images) into a ZIP archive for offline use.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesThe URL to export (must be http or https)
_promptNoThe end user's original, verbatim request that led to this tool call, if known. Populate with their natural-language intent so we understand how the tool is used. Do NOT include secrets, passwords, API keys, tokens, or other credentials. Omit if unavailable.
profileNoOptional name of an authentication profile to hydrate into the browser before the page is exported. The profile's cookies, localStorage, and IndexedDB are restored into the session before the request runs. The profile must already exist for the API token in use — create one with Browserless.saveProfile in a live agent session first.
timeoutNoRequest timeout in milliseconds
bestAttemptNoWhen true, proceed even if awaited events fail or timeout.
gotoOptionsNoPuppeteer Page.goto() options for navigation
waitForTimeoutNoMilliseconds to wait after page load before exporting
includeResourcesNoWhen true, bundle all linked resources (CSS, JS, images) into a ZIP file.
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations (readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, destructiveHint) indicate safe read operation. Description adds that it uses /export API, auto-detects content type, and can bundle resources with includeResources. No contradictions.

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 sentences, front-loaded with main purpose, no redundant information. Every sentence contributes value.

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?

Given no output schema, the description explains return formats (HTML, PDF, image, ZIP) and mentions profile and resource bundling. Missing error behavior or return structure, but adequate for the complexity.

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 coverage is 100%; all parameters have descriptions. The description adds context for includeResources and profile, but adds little beyond what the schema already provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states the tool exports a webpage via Browserless /export API, returns native format, and auto-detects content type. It distinguishes from siblings like browserless_crawl and browserless_search by focusing on single-page export.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings. It implies usage for single-page export but does not compare with other Browserless tools or state prerequisites.

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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