browser_visible

Launch a headed Chromium browser for interactive research tasks with a visible UI.

9|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Research-Equality/ResearchClaw --skill browser-visible-research-equality
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: browser_visible
Source: https://github.com/Research-Equality/ResearchClaw/tree/main/src/researchclaw/agents/skills/browser_visible
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Research-Equality/ResearchClaw --skill browser-visible-research-equality

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables you to run and observe a real browser window for interactive research tasks, debugging, or demos when a visible UI is explicitly required.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Start a headed Chromium browser on demand to observe interactions and perform tasks that require a visible UI (e.g., login flows, visual debugging).
  • Open pages, snapshot the DOM, interact with elements, and stop the browser as part of a guided research workflow.
  • Use cases include demonstrations, teaching, and debugging complex web interactions where a visible browser window is helpful.

Quick Start

Start a headed browser with browser_use and then open pages as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about browser_visible

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I launch a real, headed browser for interactive web research and debugging?

You launch a headed browser by using the browser_use start action, which opens a visible Chromium window on demand for observing web interactions, debugging complex flows, and performing guided research tasks.

Can I take a DOM snapshot during a visible browser automation session?

Yes, you can take a DOM snapshot during a visible browser session by using the browser_use snapshot action, which captures the current page state for inspection and guided research workflows.

When do I need a headed browser instead of a headless one for web interaction?

A headed browser is required when your web interaction tasks need a visible UI, such as demonstrating login flows, teaching web automation, or visually debugging complex sequences where observing the real browser window is necessary.

What actions are available to control a visible Chromium browser session?

You control a visible browser session using browser_use actions: start to launch the headed UI, open to navigate pages, snapshot to capture the DOM, and stop to safely close the controlled browser session.

Are there limitations to using a visible browser for automated research tasks?

The main limitation is that a visible browser requires a display environment to render the UI, making it less suitable for background server execution but ensuring safe, auditable interactions for demos and debugging.