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Extract the main text content from a web page, excluding navigation and headers. Use for reading articles, documentation, or blog posts.

Instructions

Get the textContent of the page's main content area, excluding chrome (header/nav/footer/aside). Tries , then [role=main], then a single , then falls back to the longest non-chrome subtree. Use this for reading article body / docs page / blog post content.

Input Schema

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NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior4/5

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

No annotations present, so description carries full burden. It discloses fallback strategy (<main>, [role=main], single <article>, longest non-chrome subtree), which is good transparency. No mention of failure behavior or limitations.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, then fallback, then usage hint. Every sentence is earned, no waste.

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

Completeness5/5

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 fully covers purpose, behavior, and usage context. No gaps.

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?

No parameters, baseline 4. Description adds value beyond schema by explaining fallback logic and usage intention.

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 verb ('Get'), resource ('textContent of the main content area'), and distinguishes from siblings by excluding chrome and detailing fallback logic. It is specific and helpful.

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?

Provides explicit usage context ('reading article body / docs page / blog post content') but does not mention when not to use or compare to alternatives like 'body' or 'text'.

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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