metabrowser

Launch a web-based file browser for local and remote directory inspection.

1|Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jlevy/metabrowser --skill metabrowser
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: metabrowser
Source: https://github.com/jlevy/metabrowser/tree/main/skills/metabrowser
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jlevy/metabrowser --skill metabrowser

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Metabrowser solves the frustration of clunky, non-transparent file management by providing a high-performance, web-based interface optimized for developers and agents to inspect code, logs, and structured data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Advanced File Rendering: Provides clean, typography-focused views for Markdown, logs, JSON, JSONL, and YAML files.
  • Scalable Tree Navigation: Efficiently handles large directories with thousands of files, offering aggregate disk usage and modification tracking.
  • Agent-Hackable Architecture: Allows for custom plugin-based rendering of arbitrary file types, making it ideal for inspecting complex project artifacts or streaming log files.

Quick Start

Use the metabrowser skill to launch a local server and browse the current directory by running the provided uvx command.

Frequently Asked Questions about metabrowser

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I browse local directory files for agent-assisted development workflows?

You can browse local directory files for agent-assisted development by launching a local server using a uvx command, which provides a web-based interface to inspect code, logs, and structured data.

What is the best way to view large local directories with thousands of files?

To view large local directories with thousands of files, you need scalable tree navigation that offers efficient file tree exploration alongside aggregate disk usage tracking and modification monitoring.

Can I render structured data streams like JSON and YAML in a local file browser?

Yes, you can render structured data streams like JSON, JSONL, and YAML in a local file browser that provides clean, typography-focused views specifically designed for developer inspection workflows.

Does the file browser support custom plugin-based rendering for arbitrary file types?

Yes, the file browser supports custom plugin-based rendering for arbitrary file types through an agent-hackable architecture, allowing you to inspect complex project artifacts or streaming log files.

How do I inspect streaming log files locally without clunky file management tools?

You can inspect streaming log files locally by launching a high-performance, web-based file browsing interface that provides clean rendering and transparent management for logs and structured data.

What are the limitations of using a web-based file browser for remote directory inspection?

While web-based file browsing supports remote directory inspection, limitations may arise depending on custom plugin availability for arbitrary file types and the performance of remote connections during large directory navigation.