Web Fetch
The web_fetch tool fetches a web page using a full browser with JavaScript rendering and returns its content as markdown.
Agents use web_fetch when they need to read the content of a specific URL.
web_fetch(url: "https://example.com/article")Parameters
Section titled “Parameters”| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | yes | URL of the web page to fetch |
The tool returns the page content as markdown text.
When to use web_fetch vs. browser tools
Section titled “When to use web_fetch vs. browser tools”| Scenario | Tool |
|---|---|
| Reading an article or documentation page | web_fetch |
| Filling out a form or clicking buttons | Browser tools |
| Extracting data from a JavaScript-rendered page | Browser tools |
| Quick content retrieval from a static page | web_fetch |
| Logging into a website | Browser tools |
For pages that require authentication or interaction (clicking, filling forms), use the browser automation tools instead.