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Read-only

Turn a URL into clean, LLM-ready markdown and structured data.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesThe URL to scrape.
formatsNoWhich outputs to return. Defaults to markdown.
preferStructureNoKeep headings, lists and tables as markdown. Default false optimises for raw content and can return unstructured text on marketing and listing pages. Turn on when the document structure matters, or retry with it if `structure` came back 'plain'.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already decare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, covering the safety profile. The description adds a little context by stating the output is 'clean, LLM-ready markdown and structured data,' but it does not disclose behaviors like rate limits, failure modes, or authentication needs. Since annotations cover the main safety concerns, a 3 is appropriate; the description adds minimal extra behavioral context.

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 a single, clear sentence with zero filler. It front-loads the core value proposition (URL to markdown/structured data) and does not bury important details. This is appropriately concise for a tool with a straightforward purpose.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool has 3 parameters, no output schema, and annotations that define safety, the description is minimally sufficient. It tells the agent what the tool does, but it does not mention that multiple output formats can be requested or that there is a preferStructure option — though those are documented in the schema. With no output schema, a sentence hinting at available output types (beyond 'markdown and structured data') would strengthen completeness, but it is not critically incomplete.

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% — all three parameters (url, formats, preferStructure) have descriptive text in the schema itself. The description does not elaborate on any parameter or add syntax or format details beyond the schema. With full schema coverage, the baseline is 3, and the description adds no additional semantic value.

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 a verb ('Turn') and a specific resource (a URL) producing markdown and structured data. It is not a tautology and gives a concrete outcome. However, it does not explicitly differentiate itself from sibling tools like 'extract' or 'search,' which likely have overlapping purposes, so it misses the top score for sibling distinction.

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?

The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus its siblings (brand, extract, images, logo, map, screenshot, search, styleguide). It does not mention scenarios, exclusions, or alternatives. With several closely related tools available, this is a significant gap for correct selection.

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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TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most tools target distinct output types like search results, screenshots, images, or styleguides, but scrape and extract overlap significantly in pulling structured data from URLs. Brand and logo also intentionally overlap, with logo being a cheaper subset, though the descriptions do help clarify when to use each.

Naming Consistency3/5

All tool names are short and lowercase, but they mix imperative verbs like extract, map, scrape, and search with noun-style names like brand, images, logo, and styleguide. There is no consistent verb-noun pattern, though the names remain readable and memorable.

Tool Count4/5

Nine tools is a reasonable size for a web data-fetching server, and each tool covers a plausible retrieval mode. The set is not perfectly lean due to some functional overlap, but nothing feels excessive or redundant enough to hurt usability.

Completeness4/5

The toolset covers discovery via search and map, content extraction via scrape and extract, and visual/asset needs via screenshot, images, brand, logo, and styleguide. Minor gaps like PDF extraction or raw HTML retrieval exist, but agents can usually work around them.

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