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Extract the main text content from a webpage, excluding headers, navigation, footers, and sidebars. Ideal 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

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior4/5

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

Discloses fallback strategy (tries <main>, then [role=main], etc.), which adds useful behavioral info beyond the name. Does not cover error handling or return format for edge cases, but is strong given no 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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose and exclusions. Every sentence adds value with no waste.

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?

Describes what it returns (textContent) and its fallback logic. Lacks explicit mention of return format or empty result handling, but overall adequate for this type of extraction tool.

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 exist, and schema coverage is 100% (empty schema). Baseline score of 4 for zero-parameter tools applies.

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?

The description clearly states 'Get the textContent of the page's main content area, excluding chrome', specifying a verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings by targeting the main content area specifically.

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?

Explicitly recommends use for 'reading article body / docs page / blog post content', giving clear context. However, no explicit when-not or alternatives provided.

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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