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browser_network_request

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Retrieve full details or specific parts (request/response headers and body) of a network request by its 1-based index, as listed by browser_network_requests.

Instructions

Returns full details (headers and body) of a single network request, or a single part if part is set. Use the number from browser_network_requests.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
indexYes1-based index of the request, as printed by browser_network_requests.
partNoReturn only this part of the request. Omit to return full details.
filenameNoFilename to save the result to. If not provided, output is returned as text.
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate read-only and non-destructive behavior. Description adds that it returns full details or a specified part, and can output as text or save to a file. This provides useful context beyond annotations.

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?

Description is two sentences with no redundant information. It front-loads the main purpose and efficiently conveys necessary usage context.

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?

Given no output schema, the description adequately covers the tool's behavior: returning details or saving to file. It could mention the return structure, but the core functionality is clear.

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?

Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. Description adds value by explaining the index parameter's source ('from browser_network_requests') and the part enum's purpose, going beyond the schema descriptions.

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?

Description clearly states 'Returns full details (headers and body) of a single network request, or a single part if `part` is set.' It uses a specific verb and resource, and distinguishes itself from sibling tool browser_network_requests, which lists requests.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Description instructs 'Use the number from browser_network_requests,' providing clear context for when to invoke this tool. It implies the prerequisite step but does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternative tools.

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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