browser_get_cookies

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'get' which implies read-only, but does not explain what is returned, how cookies are formatted, whether a session is required, or what happens if the session does not exist. This is insufficient for an agent to anticipate tool behavior.

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

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

The description is a single concise sentence, but it is under-specified. While there is no wasted wording, the brevity sacrifices necessary context, making it barely adequate rather than well-structured.

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

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

Given the simple getter nature and absence of an output schema, the description should at least clarify what cookies are returned and under what conditions. It fails to provide this, leaving the tool incomplete for an agent to use confidently. Sibling tools like set_cookies add context that could have been leveraged.

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

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

Schema description coverage is 100% with both 'urls' and 'sessionId' already described. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, so it meets the baseline of 3 but does not enhance parameter understanding.

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

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

The description 'Get cookies from the browser' clearly states the operation and resource, and distinguishes from siblings like set_cookies and clear_cookies. However, it lacks specificity about whether it retrieves all cookies or those for specific URLs, which is a minor clarity gap.

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

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

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, session requirements, or differentiation from browser_set_cookies/browser_clear_cookies. This leaves the agent without direction on tool selection.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.