dev-browser

Automate browser navigation, form filling, and data extraction via the dev-browser CLI.

1|Updated Sep 6, 2015

Search Tags:#screenshots #browser automation #web scraping #form filling #end-to-end testing #persistent session #JavaScript sandbox

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npx skills add https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles --skill dev-browser-deerawan

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Skill: dev-browser
Source: https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/dev-browser
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles --skill dev-browser-deerawan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Dev Browser removes the need for repetitive, manual website interactions by letting you automate navigation, form entry, and extraction while keeping a consistent page state across steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Browser workflow automation: Navigate to pages, click elements, fill forms, and perform multi-step interactions without manual effort.
Web data extraction and testing: Scrape content or validate web app behavior as part of repeatable browser runs.
Use case: If you need to log into a website and extract specific fields after navigating through several screens, this skill streamlines the entire flow into a single automated workflow.

Quick Start

Install the dev-browser package globally, then run dev-browser install to set it up on your system.

Frequently Asked Questions about dev-browser

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate browser tasks that require a persistent session across multiple steps?▼

Browser workflow automation with a persistent state lets you navigate URLs, fill forms, and extract data across multiple steps. It maintains a consistent page state so multi-step interactions like logging in and scraping function reliably.

How do I extract web data after logging into a website and navigating through several screens?▼

Web data extraction streamlines logging in and navigating through several screens into a single automated workflow. You can scrape specific content fields after completing necessary multi-step browser interactions without manual effort.

Can I use a JavaScript sandbox to run end-to-end testing for web apps?▼

Yes, end-to-end testing can be executed safely within a JavaScript sandbox. You can validate web app behavior and automate browser interactions by running JavaScript-driven workflows that navigate pages and perform repeatable browser runs.

Do I need to install a specific CLI to perform browser automation and take screenshots?▼

Yes, you must install the dev-browser CLI globally and run the setup command to perform browser automation. This sandboxed environment safely executes the JavaScript-driven workflows required for navigation, form filling, and taking screenshots.

What is the best way to fill out repetitive web forms without manual effort?▼

The best way to fill out repetitive web forms is using browser workflow automation. You can automate form entry and perform multi-step interactions, removing the need for manual effort while keeping a consistent page state.

Does browser automation support scraping content that requires multi-step navigation?▼

Yes, browser automation supports scraping content that requires multi-step navigation. It applies to tasks like going to URLs, clicking elements, and extracting web data while maintaining a persistent state across all steps.