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record_session

Record a web workflow as a video by executing steps with built-in video capture.

Instructions

Record a workflow as video. Executes steps while recording with Playwright's built-in video capture.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesURL to open
stepsYesSteps to execute (same format as interact_and_test).
projectNoProject name (optional). With a project: runs in its shared, authenticated context. Without: runs in an isolated context (no shared cookies/login).
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description must fully disclose behavior. It mentions using Playwright's video capture but omits critical details: what happens to the video (e.g., saved? returned?), recording limits, and side effects (e.g., timeouts, resource usage).

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, no fluff. Every sentence adds value: purpose then technical detail.

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

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

No output schema and no mention of return value or how to access the recorded video. For a recording tool, this is a significant gap—agents need to know whether the video is saved as a file, returned inline, or stored elsewhere.

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 baseline is 3. The description adds the phrase 'same format as interact_and_test' for the steps parameter, which provides useful context beyond schema, but does not add meaning to url or project beyond their descriptions.

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 the tool records a workflow as video, with a specific verb (record) and resource (workflow). It distinguishes from siblings like interact_and_test by emphasizing the recording aspect.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Siblings include interact_and_test for similar step execution without recording, but the description does not mention this or provide any when-not 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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