browser_screenshot

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It specifies the output format (base64-encoded PNG) and the subject ('current page'), but does not disclose whether it captures the full page or viewport, or what happens if no page is loaded. It also doesn't mention any waiting behavior or potential errors.

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?

Two sentences, no filler, starts with the verb and object, and adds essential return information. Well-structured.

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 zero-parameter tool with no output schema, the description provides the core action and return type, which is largely sufficient. However, it could be more explicit about prerequisites (e.g., an active page) and output characteristics (viewport vs full page) to be fully complete.

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?

The tool accepts no parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description appropriately omits parameter details, and the schema confirms zero parameters.

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?

Description clearly states the action ('Take a screenshot') and the target resource ('the current page'), and distinguishes it from sibling browser tools like browser_navigate and browser_content. The return type is also specified, making its purpose unambiguous.

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?

Provides clear context that this tool captures the visual state of the current page, implicitly indicating when it should be used. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or when-not-to-use scenarios compared to sibling tools like browser_snapshot or browser_content.

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