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Go Back in Browser

go_back
Destructive

Navigate backward in browser history and return the resulting page observation.

Instructions

Go back in browser history and return the observation.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "go_back"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataNo
run_idYes
stagesNo
statusYes
recoveryNo
operationYes
error_codeYes
session_stateYes
schema_versionNo
progress_omittedNo
progress_delivery_failedNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv0.10.0
    • removedInput schema / title
      Removed value: -"go_backArguments"
  2. Changed12 schema fields changed
    • removedOutput schema / properties / data / title
      Removed value: -"Data"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / error_code / title
      Removed value: -"Error Code"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / operation / title
      Removed value: -"Operation"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / progress_delivery_failed / title
      Removed value: -"Progress Delivery Failed"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / progress_omitted / title
      Removed value: -"Progress Omitted"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / recovery / title
      Removed value: -"Recovery"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / run_id / title
      Removed value: -"Run Id"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / schema_version / title
      Removed value: -"Schema Version"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / session_state / title
      Removed value: -"Session State"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / stages / title
      Removed value: -"Stages"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / status / title
      Removed value: -"Status"
    • removedOutput schema / title
      Removed value: -"AgentResult"
  3. Addedv0.5.2
  4. Removedv0.5.1
  5. First observedv0.4.0

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=false and openWorldHint=true, so the risk profile is largely covered. The description adds one piece of real context, that the tool returns an observation after navigating, but says nothing about losing current page state or behavior at the start of history.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, and the action precedes the return 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?

With an output schema explaining the returned observation and annotations covering destructiveness, the description is close to sufficient. The only missing piece is the edge case of no prior history.

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?

The tool takes zero parameters, so there is nothing for the description to disambiguate; baseline 4 applies.

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?

States a specific verb ('go back') and resource ('browser history'), which is unambiguous. It does not explicitly contrast with the 'navigate' sibling, but the distinct action is clear enough from the name and description.

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?

No guidance on when to use this instead of 'navigate' or other navigation tools, and no mention of preconditions such as needing at least one prior history entry. Usage is only implied by the tool name.

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