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Capture a web page or element as an image and save to a file. Optionally capture full page or a specific selector.
Instructions
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Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | No | ||
| fullPage | No | ||
| selector | No |
Capture a web page or element as an image and save to a file. Optionally capture full page or a specific selector.
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| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | No | ||
| fullPage | No | ||
| selector | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v4.3.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are supplied, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, yet it discloses nothing: not the output format, whether a file is written, resolution, or any side effects. A one-word description leaves behavior entirely opaque.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single word is technically brief but is under-specification rather than conciseness; there is no front-loaded intent or structure to speak of.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a three-parameter tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is completely inadequate. An agent cannot determine how to invoke it correctly or what it returns.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0% and there are three parameters (path, fullPage, selector). The description adds no meaning for any of them; it does not explain what path designates, that fullPage captures the entire scrollable page, or that selector scopes the capture. No compensation for the coverage gap.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Tautological: description restates name/title.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as snapshot, get_page, or get_html. No context, prerequisites, or exclusions are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.