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Scrapfly Quick Page Fetch Tool

web_get_page
Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch web page content quickly with configurable output formats and proxy options for reliable data extraction.

Instructions

Quick page fetch with sane defaults. Use tool scraping_instruction_enhanced before using this tool. Use when you just need the content fast.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesThe target URL to scrape.
countryNoThe country to use for the proxy. Supports ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes.
formatNoThe desired output format for the content. Supports clean_html, markdown, text, and jsonmarkdown
format_optionsNoAdditional options (only available for markdown and text formats)
proxy_poolNoThe proxy pool to use. Supports public_datacenter_pool and public_residential_pool, defaults: public_datacenter_poolpublic_datacenter_pool
rendering_waitNoWait for this number of milliseconds before returning the response.
capture_pageNoIf true, also capture the page as a screenshot.
capture_flagsNoScreenshot flags to use for the screenshot.
extraction_modelNoThe extraction model to use for the offloaded extraction. Exclusive with extraction_template and extraction_prompt.
powYesuse scraping_instruction_enhanced tool use for instructions

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
errorsNoErrors if any
contentYesHTML/Text/JSON depending on format
screenshotsNoScreenshots if any
status_codeYes
content_typeYes
extraction_resultNoExtracted data if extraction_prompt was provided
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, openWorldHint=true, and idempotentHint=true, covering safety and idempotency. The description adds context about 'sane defaults' and the speed focus ('fast'), which provides useful behavioral context beyond annotations. However, it doesn't mention rate limits, authentication needs, or other operational constraints.

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?

The description is extremely concise at just two sentences, with zero wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by specific usage instructions. Every sentence earns its place by providing essential guidance that isn't covered elsewhere.

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 the complex tool with 10 parameters, 100% schema coverage, comprehensive annotations, and an output schema (implied by context signals), the description provides adequate context. It covers purpose and usage guidelines well, though it could better differentiate from sibling tools and provide more behavioral context about limitations or performance characteristics.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents all 10 parameters. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what's in the schema. The baseline score of 3 is appropriate when the schema carries the full parameter documentation burden.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool's purpose as 'Quick page fetch with sane defaults' which indicates it retrieves web page content efficiently. It specifies the verb 'fetch' and resource 'page', but doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'web_scrape' or 'screenshot' beyond the 'quick' qualifier. The purpose is clear but sibling differentiation is incomplete.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

The description provides explicit usage guidance: 'Use tool scraping_instruction_enhanced before using this tool' establishes a prerequisite, and 'Use when you just need the content fast' gives clear context for when to choose this tool. This directly addresses when to use it versus alternatives, though it doesn't explicitly name sibling 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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