agent-browser

Automate browser interactions for web testing, form filling, screenshots, and data extraction.

Updated Sep 5, 2020
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dtorras/dotfiles --skill agent-browser-dtorras
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-browser
Source: https://github.com/dtorras/dotfiles/tree/main/config/claude/skills/agent-browser
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dtorras/dotfiles --skill agent-browser-dtorras

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Automates browser interactions for web testing, form filling, screenshots, and data extraction to streamline repetitive web tasks and improve reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Open and navigate pages with a robust CLI
  • Snapshot interactive elements with compact refs for AI-friendly control
  • Interact using refs (click, fill, type, hover) and capture results
  • Take screenshots, generate PDFs, and inspect network activity
  • Manage sessions and state across multiple parallel workflows

Quick Start

Open a URL with agent-browser and begin scripting interactions using snapshot, fill, click, and screenshot commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-browser

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate web form filling and navigation for repetitive testing?

Automate web form filling by opening a URL with a CLI, snapshotting interactive elements, and scripting interactions using fill, click, and type commands. This browser automation approach streamlines repetitive web tasks and improves reliability across simple and complex pages.

Can I take screenshots and generate PDFs during browser automation sessions?

Yes, you can take screenshots and generate PDFs during browser automation. The CLI supports capturing visual results and inspecting network activity alongside standard interaction commands like click, fill, and hover for comprehensive QA and demonstrations.

How does snapshotting interactive elements work for AI-friendly web testing?

Snapshotting interactive elements generates compact refs for AI-friendly control during web testing. Instead of relying on fragile CSS selectors, you interact with the page using these refs to click, fill, type, and hover reliably across complex web pages.

Does this browser automation tool support managing state across parallel workflows?

Yes, this browser automation tool supports managing sessions and state across multiple parallel workflows. You can maintain separate contexts for data extraction, form automation, and web testing tasks running simultaneously without session conflicts.

What is the best way to extract data from web pages using a CLI?

The best way to extract data from web pages using a CLI is to open the target URL, snapshot interactive elements for refs, and navigate or interact to trigger the desired state before capturing the data. This method suits both data collection and QA workflows.

Are there limitations when using browser automation for complex web pages?

Limitations when using browser automation for complex web pages depend on the page's structure and dynamic content loading. While snapshotting refs improves reliability, highly dynamic network activity or shadow DOMs may require careful session management and targeted screenshots to capture accurate results.