browser

Route web automation tasks between authenticated Chrome and headless Playwright.

1|Updated Jun 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mattyreed1/fractal-agent-skills --skill browser-mattyreed1
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: browser
Source: https://github.com/Mattyreed1/fractal-agent-skills/tree/main/browser
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mattyreed1/fractal-agent-skills --skill browser-mattyreed1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires playwright, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the fragmentation between manual browser interaction and automated headless scraping by providing a unified interface that intelligently routes tasks to the appropriate backend.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Claude in Chrome: Enables authenticated browsing, form filling, and complex UI interaction by leveraging your existing browser session and cookies.
  • Playwright Headless: Provides high-speed, reliable automation for public page screenshots, data scraping, and local development testing.
  • Use Case: Use this to fill out a private dashboard form using your logged-in session, or switch to headless mode to capture a clean screenshot of a public website for a report.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to browse to a specific URL and take a full-page screenshot using the headless browser.

Frequently Asked Questions about browser

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate form filling on a private dashboard using my logged-in session?

Automate authenticated form filling by routing tasks to the Claude in Chrome extension, which leverages your active browser session and cookies for complex UI interaction on private dashboards.

Can I use Playwright for headless web scraping and taking public website screenshots?

Yes, Playwright provides a high-speed headless environment for reliable web scraping, local development testing, and capturing clean full-page screenshots of public websites.

What is the best way to route web automation tasks between authenticated and headless environments?

Use a unified browser automation interface that intelligently routes tasks between an authenticated Chrome browser for private sessions and a Playwright headless environment for public scraping.

Do I need Python and Playwright installed to run headless browser automation?

Yes, full operational capability requires Python with Playwright installed for the headless environment, alongside the Claude in Chrome extension for authenticated web interaction tasks.

Why does my headless scraper fail to submit forms on a private dashboard?

Headless scraping fails on private dashboards because it lacks authentication; you must route these tasks to the authenticated Chrome browser to leverage existing session cookies.

Does this browser automation skill support session-based navigation for complex workflows?

Yes, the skill supports complex workflows including session-based navigation and form submission by intelligently routing interactions to the appropriate authenticated or headless backend.