browser-use

Automate browser interactions for web testing and data extraction via CLI.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/redbananastudios/ai-library --skill browser-use-redbananastudios
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Skill: browser-use
Source: https://github.com/redbananastudios/ai-library/tree/main/generated/claude/skills/browser-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/redbananastudios/ai-library --skill browser-use-redbananastudios

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

browser-use eliminates the manual effort of navigating websites, interacting with UI elements, and repeatedly verifying outcomes during web testing, QA, or data gathering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Browser Automation with Persistent Sessions: Keep a browser daemon running so multiple commands execute quickly with consistent state.
  • Dynamic Interaction & Validation: Open pages, inspect clickable elements, interact via indices, and verify results with screenshots or updated state.
  • Practical Extraction Workflows: Scrape or extract page text/HTML/value/attributes and evaluate JavaScript for targeted data retrieval.
  • Authentication-Friendly Options: Connect to an existing Chrome instance or use profiles to preserve logins/cookies for real-world sites.

Quick Start

Use the browser-use skill to open a target site, inspect elements, click through the flow, and extract the results in one automated run.

Frequently Asked Questions about browser-use

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate web testing and form filling on dynamic sites?

Automate web testing and form filling by running a dedicated browser-use CLI with persistent sessions to open pages, inspect clickable elements via indices, and interact with dynamic UI components. You can safely navigate flows, extract page content, and verify outcomes using screenshots within a single automated run.

Can I scrape data from web pages that require authenticated browsing?

Yes, authenticated browsing for scraping is supported by connecting to an existing Chrome instance or using profiles. This preserves logins and cookies, allowing the browser-use CLI to navigate real-world sites and extract page text, HTML, values, or attributes without manual re-authentication.

What is the process for interacting with UI elements using browser automation?

Interacting with UI elements requires starting a running state to retrieve element indices first. You then use the specified browser-use commands to open pages, click through flows using those indices, wait for dynamic updates, extract structured content, and finally close the session safely.

Does this browser automation approach work with persistent sessions?

Yes, it uses persistent sessions by keeping a browser daemon running so multiple commands execute quickly with consistent state. This allows you to chain navigation, form filling, and data extraction tasks sequentially without restarting the browser or losing context between interactions.

What is the best way to extract targeted data from dynamic web pages?

The best way to extract targeted data from dynamic web pages is to interact with the page to the desired state, then use the browser-use CLI to retrieve page text, HTML, values, or attributes. You can also evaluate JavaScript directly on the page for more specialized data retrieval.

Why does UI interaction fail when the browser is not in a running state?

UI interaction fails because the browser-use CLI requires a running state first to generate element indices. Without this active session, the commands cannot map the clickable elements on dynamic pages, preventing you from targeting and interacting with the correct components during automation.