scrape_website

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'JavaScript rendering' (useful context) and 'Supports multiple formats' (output behavior), but lacks critical details: whether scraping respects robots.txt, rate limits, authentication needs, error handling, or what 'extract content' specifically means. For a scraping tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.

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 concise (two short sentences) and front-loaded with the core purpose. Every sentence adds value: first states the main action, second adds key capabilities. No wasted words, though it could be slightly more structured for clarity.

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 5 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is moderately complete. It covers the basic purpose and key features (formats, JavaScript), but lacks details on scraping behavior, error cases, or output structure. For a tool with this complexity and no structured safety/behavior annotations, it should provide more context about limitations or typical use cases.

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 100%, so parameters are well-documented in the schema. The description adds minimal value beyond the schema: it implies format support ('Supports multiple formats') and JavaScript capability, but doesn't explain parameter interactions or provide additional semantic context. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Extract content from a single URL' specifies the verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling 'batch_scrape_urls' by emphasizing 'single URL' and from 'get_webpage_content' by mentioning format support and JavaScript rendering. However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with all siblings like 'google_search' or 'search_web'.

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 implies usage context through 'single URL' (vs. batch) and 'JavaScript rendering' (for dynamic content), but doesn't provide explicit when-to-use guidance or alternatives. It mentions 'Supports multiple formats' which suggests format flexibility, but no clear exclusions or comparisons to siblings like 'get_webpage_content' are stated.

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