cli-chrome-axi

Control Chrome browser sessions via command-line interface for automation and debugging.

7|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hashintel/brunch --skill cli-chrome-axi
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Skill: cli-chrome-axi
Source: https://github.com/hashintel/brunch/tree/main/.agents/skills/cli-chrome-axi
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hashintel/brunch --skill cli-chrome-axi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates browser interactions and analysis tasks from the command line, eliminating manual testing and debugging effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Browser Automation: Launch, navigate, and interact with Chrome via shell commands for testing, debugging, or data collection.
  • Accessibility & Inspection: Capture accessibility trees and perform element inspection for accessibility audits or troubleshooting.
  • Performance & Audit: Run audits like Lighthouse or performance traces to evaluate page speed and quality before deployment.

Quick Start

Use the CLI to open a webpage, capture a snapshot, and click a button identified by its accessibility ref.

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-chrome-axi

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Chrome browser sessions from the command line?

You can automate Chrome browser sessions from the command line by using a CLI to launch, navigate, and interact with pages. This enables scriptable control for automated testing, debugging, and data collection workflows.

Can I run Lighthouse performance audits using a shell script?

Yes, you can run Lighthouse performance audits and capture performance traces via shell commands. This allows you to evaluate page speed and quality before deployment without manual browser interaction.

How do I capture an accessibility tree for Chrome debugging?

You can capture the accessibility tree and perform element inspection through a command-line interface. This supports detailed page inspection for accessibility audits and troubleshooting browser sessions.

Do I need Node.js to control Chrome instances for network analysis?

Yes, you need Node.js and Chrome installed with relevant environment configurations to connect and control Chrome instances effectively. These dependencies are required to execute network analysis and interaction scripting.

What is the best way to interact with a webpage element identified by an accessibility ref?

The best way to interact with a webpage element is using the CLI to open the page, capture a snapshot, and click the button identified by its specific accessibility reference for automated workflows.