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screenshot_url

Capture a screenshot of any URL with options for full page, specific elements, device emulation, and wait conditions.

Instructions

Take a screenshot of a URL

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesURL to capture a screenshot of
fullPageNoWhether to capture full page or just viewport. Default: false
selectorNoOptional CSS selector to screenshot only that element
waitForSelectorNoOptional CSS selector to wait for before taking screenshot
deviceNoOptional device to emulate (e.g., "iPhone 13", "Pixel 5")
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations exist, and the description fails to disclose behavioral traits such as output format (e.g., returns image data or file path), prerequisites, or side effects. The tool's behavior remains opaque.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence, but it is too terse and lacks structure such as separating purpose from usage details. While not wasteful, it sacrifices completeness for brevity.

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

Completeness1/5

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 severely incomplete. It does not explain return values, error conditions, or prerequisites, leaving the agent without critical context.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents parameters. The description adds no additional semantics beyond what the schema provides, meeting the baseline but not exceeding it.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states the verb 'Take a screenshot' and resource 'URL', but it does not distinguish this tool from sibling tools like 'playwright_screenshot' or 'batch_screenshot_urls', making it vague in the context of similar tools.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With many screenshot-related siblings, the agent lacks decision-making context.

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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