fetch

Name: fetch
Availability: InStock
Author: browserbase

Fetch web page content, headers, and metadata via HTTP.

3.7k|235|Updated Oct 12, 2025

Search Tags:#API #web scraping #fetch #content retrieval #HTTP requests

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npx skills add https://github.com/browserbase/skills --skill fetch-browserbase

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Skill: fetch
Source: https://github.com/browserbase/skills/tree/main/skills/fetch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/browserbase/skills --skill fetch-browserbase

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to fetch HTML or JSON from static pages, inspect status codes or headers, follow redirects, or get page source for simple scraping without the need for a full browser session.

Core Features & Use Cases

Static Page Content Retrieval: Fetch HTML or JSON from static pages.
HTTP Status and Headers: Check HTTP status codes and headers of a page.
Redirects Control: Follow or avoid HTTP redirects.
Use Case: Use the Fetch skill to quickly check if a specific endpoint is responding and to retrieve data from a JSON API endpoint.

Quick Start

Fetch the content of 'https://example.com' using the Fetch skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about fetch

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I fetch HTML or JSON content from a static web page without running a browser?▼

You can fetch static page content without a browser by sending HTTP requests to retrieve HTML or JSON directly. This returns the page source, headers, and metadata efficiently without launching a browser session.

How do I check HTTP status codes and headers for a web page endpoint?▼

Check HTTP status codes and headers by fetching the endpoint URL to retrieve response metadata. This verifies if the endpoint is responding and inspects HTTP headers without rendering the full page.

Can I control HTTP redirects when scraping static page content?▼

Yes, you can control HTTP redirects when retrieving static page content. The fetch mechanism supports options to either follow or avoid HTTP redirects, managing how requests handle URL routing during content retrieval.

Do I need an API key to retrieve web page content and metadata?▼

Yes, an API key is required for authentication to retrieve web page content and metadata. This key secures your HTTP requests when fetching static pages, checking status codes, or handling redirects.

What is the best way to get page source for simple web scraping tasks?▼

The best way to get page source for simple web scraping is fetching static HTML directly via HTTP requests. This avoids browser session overhead while efficiently retrieving raw content and headers.

Does this content retrieval method support proxy support options for HTTP requests?▼

Yes, this content retrieval method supports proxy options for HTTP requests. When fetching web pages, you can enable proxy support to manage routing and handle requests through specified proxy servers.