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scout_navigate

Navigate to a path or full URL on the attached origin to open a specific page; paths resolve from the site root, so links work regardless of where the session attached.

Instructions

Navigate to a path on the attached origin (e.g. '/orders') or a full URL on it. A path resolves from the origin's root, whatever page the session attached on. Also supports 'back' via scout_back.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
taskNoWhat you are DOING right now, in a few words: the action, not the acceptance criteria. "Filtering the documents register by status", "Filling the deviation form with invalid dates", "Signing in as QA_Team" — NOT "§2.4 filtering narrows the set and the filter is reflected in the URL", which is what you are CHECKING, not what you are doing. Naming the item you are on is fine ("§2.4: filtering the documents register"); keep the rest to what a colleague would see over your shoulder. It stays set until you pass a different one, so a batch costs a few words, not one per call. Required on the tools that act unless a journey or an earlier call already set one.
leaveNoHow to answer if the page asks to confirm leaving (a beforeunload prompt over unsent input): true leaves and discards that input, false stays. Omitted, observe and read-only stay and other modes leave. The result says when the page asked.
targetYesAbsolute URL or path like /settings
sessionNoTarget this session directly instead of the active one — pass it explicitly when dispatching to MULTIPLE sessions in one turn (e.g. two scout_click calls with different `session`), which then run CONCURRENTLY rather than queueing. Omit for single-session sequential use.
objectiveNoOld name for `task` (2.0). Prefer `task`.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv3.31.0
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv3.17.0
    • addedInput schema / properties / leave
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "How to answer if the page asks to confirm leaving (a beforeunload prompt over unsent input): true leaves and discards that input, false stays. Omitted, observe and read-only stay and other modes leave. The result says when the page asked.",
      +  "type": "boolean"
      +}
  3. Changed2 schema fields changedv3.4.0
    • addedInput schema / properties / objective
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Old name for `task` (2.0). Prefer `task`.",
      +  "maxLength": 120,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / task
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "What you are DOING right now, in a few words: the action, not the acceptance criteria. \"Filtering the documents register by status\", \"Filling the deviation form with invalid dates\", \"Signing in as QA_Team\" — NOT \"§2.4 filtering narrows the set and the filter is reflected in the URL\", which is what you are CHECKING, not what you are doing. Naming the item you are on is fine (\"§2.4: filtering the documents register\"); keep the rest to what a colleague would see over your shoulder. It stays set until you pass a different one, so a batch costs a few words, not one per call. Required on the tools that act unless a journey or an earlier call already set one.",
      +  "maxLength": 120,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  4. Addedv1.1.0

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden and does add useful context: paths resolve from the origin root regardless of the current page, and full URLs must be on the attached origin. However, it does not describe navigation timing, failure behavior, or other side effects, leaving meaningful gaps.

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?

Two short sentences, front-loaded with the core action, then the path-resolution rule, then the back alternative. Nothing is wasted.

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?

The schema fully documents all five parameters, including task, leave, and session semantics, and the description covers the target behavior and back alternative. It is sufficient for correct invocation, though it does not discuss post-navigation state or error handling.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so the parameter documentation baseline is 3. The description goes beyond the schema's simple '/settings' example by explaining that paths resolve from the origin root whatever page the session attached on, and that full URLs must be on that origin.

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 and resource: navigate to a path on the attached origin or a full URL on it. It also distinguishes the back behavior by naming scout_back as the sibling to use instead. An agent can tell what this tool does without opening the 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 clearly establishes the navigation context and points to scout_back for going back. It does not explicitly exclude other navigation-adjacent approaches like clicking links, but the intended usage is clear enough.

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