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connect-chrome

Connect Claude to a visible Playwright Chromium window with the gstack extension.

9|1|Updated Apr 16, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#extension#playwright#chrome#browse#headed#gstack
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CarbeneAI/Forge --skill connect-chrome-carbeneai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: connect-chrome
Source: https://github.com/CarbeneAI/Forge/tree/main/.claude/skills/connect-chrome
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CarbeneAI/Forge --skill connect-chrome-carbeneai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers and builders cannot always see what an AI assistant does in a browser; this Skill connects Claude to a visible Playwright-controlled Chrome window so you can watch every navigation, click, and automation step in real time and verify behavior immediately.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Headed Playwright Chrome: Launches a visible Chromium instance with the gstack extension auto-loaded so actions are observable.
  • Live Activity Feed: Shows every command and navigation in a Side Panel activity stream for demos, debugging, and audits.
  • Sidebar Chat & Automation: Enables a sidebar agent to accept natural language commands, run browse actions (goto, click, fill, snapshot), and demonstrate workflows like QA, design review, and performance checks.
  • Robust Setup & Recovery: Includes pre-flight cleanup, status verification, extension path discovery, and guidance for manual extension loading when auto-load fails.
  • Example: Run a visible test of a login flow, watch every click and screenshot appear in the Side Panel, and use the sidebar chat to ask for a snapshot and page summary.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to connect chrome to launch a visible Playwright Chrome window with the gstack Side Panel and show the live activity feed.

Frequently Asked Questions about connect-chrome

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I watch Playwright Chrome automation in real time?▼

You can watch Playwright Chrome automation live by connecting Claude to a visible headed Chromium instance with an auto-loaded extension. It displays every navigation and click in a Side Panel activity stream for immediate observation.

Can I use a sidebar chat to run interactive QA in a headed Chrome browser?▼

Yes, you can use a sidebar chat to run interactive QA in a visible headed Chrome browser. The sidebar agent accepts natural language commands to execute browse actions like goto, click, fill, and snapshot for live testing.

Do I need Playwright and port 34567 to connect a visible Chrome window?▼

Yes, connecting a visible Chrome window requires Playwright headed Chromium support, a persistent profile, and port 3457 for extension communication. The gstack browse binary or script must also be installed and built beforehand.

What is the best way to debug a login flow with live Chrome snapshots?▼

The best way to debug a login flow with live Chrome snapshots is launching a visible Playwright Chrome instance. You can watch every click and screenshot appear in the Side Panel, then ask the sidebar chat for a page summary.

What should I do if the Chrome extension auto-load fails?▼

If the Chrome extension auto-load fails, this Skill provides pre-flight cleanup, status verification, and extension path discovery. It also provides specific guidance for manually loading the extension into the Playwright Chromium instance.

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