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page_goto

Navigate the active or specified browser session to a URL to load a page for inspection and interaction.

Instructions

Navigate the active (or given) session to a URL.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes
sessionIdNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.6.0

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action and does not explain side effects, whether it waits for page load, error handling, or what happens after navigation. This is insufficient for an agent to anticipate the tool's behavior accurately.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, concise sentence with no unnecessary words. It front-loads the action and includes relevant session context. It is appropriately sized, though it could be expanded without losing conciseness.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a navigation tool with two parameters and no output schema, the description is too sparse. It lacks information about return values, errors, session handling specifics, and whether navigation is synchronous or asynchronous. An agent needs more context to use the tool correctly and interpret results.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The schema has 0% description coverage, and the description does not mention the parameters 'url' or 'sessionId' at all. It fails to explain their purpose, format, or constraints beyond the schema's type hints. This is a critical gap for a tool with two parameters.

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 action (navigate), the target resource (session), and the destination (URL). It is specific enough to distinguish from sibling tools like page_click or page_type, which perform different interactions. The phrase 'active (or given) session' adds context about session targeting.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention any prerequisites, conditions, or exclusions, such as when to use page_snapshot or page_read instead. An agent would have to infer usage from the tool name alone.

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