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webcontrol-mcp

by zephyrcore

open_page

Navigate the controlled browser to a URL, wait for it to load, and return the page title.

Instructions

Open a URL in the controlled browser and wait for it to load. Returns the page title.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesThe URL to open, e.g. https://example.com

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden and does add real behavioral context: it blocks until load completes and returns the page title. It omits important traits for a browser navigation tool, such as failure/timeout behavior and whether the current page state is replaced.

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 short sentences, front-loaded with the action, with no filler. Every clause (browser context, wait-for-load, return value) earns its place.

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?

For a simple one-parameter tool with no output schema, the definition is nearly sufficient: it names the action, the wait semantics, and the return value. The remaining gap is error/timeout and navigation-side-effect behavior, which matters slightly given the absence of annotations.

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?

There is a single parameter with 100% schema description coverage, including a concrete URL example, so the schema already does the work. The description adds nothing about URL form or validation beyond what the schema provides; baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb (Open) and resource (a URL in the controlled browser), plus the blocking behavior ('wait for it to load'). Sibling tools (click, fill, screenshot, get_text) are action-specific and clearly distinct, so an agent can tell them apart, though the description never explicitly positions itself relative to them.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Usage is implied: 'in the controlled browser' signals this is the navigation entry point preceding the other browser tools. There is no explicit statement of when to use this vs. the siblings or any prerequisite, so the guidance stays at the implied level.

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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