puppeteer_navigate
Loads a web page by navigating to a given URL, enabling subsequent browser automation tasks.
Instructions
Navigate to a URL
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes |
Loads a web page by navigating to a given URL, enabling subsequent browser automation tasks.
Navigate to a URL
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description lacks behavioral details. It does not disclose whether the tool waits for page load, handles redirects, or what happens on error. The minimal description leaves critical behavior unspecified.
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?
The description is extremely concise, consisting of a single phrase. While it lacks information, conciseness itself is not the issue; it is appropriately front-loaded but fails to earn its place due to missing critical details.
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?
Given the low complexity (1 required param, no nested structures), the description could be complete with minimal additions. However, it does not mention output format, error behavior, or prerequisites, making it incomplete for an agent to use correctly.
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 input schema has one parameter 'url' with 0% description coverage, and the tool description only repeats 'Navigate to a URL'. No additional meaning is added about URL format, required scheme, or allowed values.
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?
The description 'Navigate to a URL' clearly states the action (navigate) and the resource (URL). It distinguishes this tool from siblings like puppeteer_click or puppeteer_fill, which have different purposes.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives, no prerequisites (e.g., page context), and no exclusions. The agent receives no context about whether this is for initial navigation or subsequent loads.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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