connect-chrome

Launch a real Chrome session with the Side Panel extension for observable browser actions.

Updated Dec 13, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dogeared/tnra --skill connect-chrome-dogeared
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: connect-chrome
Source: https://github.com/dogeared/tnra/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/connect-chrome
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dogeared/tnra --skill connect-chrome-dogeared

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Launches real Chrome controlled by gstack with the Side Panel extension auto-loaded, enabling real-time visibility into browser actions during Claude workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-loads the Side Panel extension into a visible Chrome window for live activity capture.
  • Provides a guided setup and verification flow to ensure the browser and extension are ready for skill execution.
  • Useful for demonstrations, debugging browser-based skills, and teaching users how to interact with a real browser during tasks.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to connect to a visible Chrome window with the Side Panel extension loaded and watch the action feed in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions about connect-chrome

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I watch Claude control a Chrome browser in real time?

To watch Claude control Chrome in real time, launch a headed Chrome session using gstack with the Side Panel extension loaded to provide live visibility into browser actions. Ask Claude to connect to the visible window and observe the action feed.

How do I debug browser automation workflows with live visibility?

Debug browser automation workflows by launching a real Chrome session through gstack with the Side Panel extension auto-loaded, capturing real-time activity for debugging browser-based skills and verifying observable actions during tasks.

Does browser automation with a side panel require a visible Chrome window?

Browser automation with a side panel requires a headed Chrome window to display the Side Panel extension and provide real-time visibility into actions. The setup flow verifies the browser and extension are ready before execution.

Can I use the Side Panel extension to demonstrate Claude browser control?

You can use the Side Panel extension to demonstrate Claude browser control by auto-loading it into a visible Chrome window, enabling real-time observation of browser actions for demonstrations and teaching users how to interact.

What is guided setup for connecting Chrome to Claude workflows?

Guided setup for connecting Chrome to Claude workflows is a verification flow that ensures the headed browser and Side Panel extension are ready, using a deterministic command surface to connect, verify, and guide the environment configuration.