open-dev-speckle-in-browser

Launch a local Speckle development environment in a browser for UI exploration and screenshots.

2|1|Updated May 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/specklesystems/speckle-docs-NEW --skill open-dev-speckle-in-browser
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: open-dev-speckle-in-browser
Source: https://github.com/specklesystems/speckle-docs-NEW/tree/main/.universal-ai-config/skills/open-dev-speckle-in-browser
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/specklesystems/speckle-docs-NEW --skill open-dev-speckle-in-browser

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This tool helps developers and documentation authors quickly boot a local Speckle development environment in a browser to explore UI flows and capture high-quality screenshots for tutorials and references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Open and navigate a local Speckle development environment in a browser to inspect UI flows.
  • Prepare, sanitize, and capture professional screenshots for documentation, marketing, or onboarding.
  • Resolve the speckle-server repo path automatically or via user prompts, then launch required services and load the app in the browser.
  • Reuse captured UI flows as references for future documentation updates.

Quick Start

Open your local speckle-server repo in the browser and begin capturing professional UI screenshots for documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-dev-speckle-in-browser

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I take professional screenshots of a local Speckle development environment?

It launches your local speckle-server repository in a browser to explore UI flows and capture professional screenshots for documentation. The environment is prepared and sanitized to ensure high-quality image capture for tutorials and references.

How do I run Speckle locally to explore app flows without manual setup?

You can run Speckle locally by resolving the speckle-server repo path automatically or via prompts, then launching required services in a browser. This allows you to navigate and inspect app flows directly without manual configuration.

Do I need a specific repository to launch the Speckle dev environment in a browser?

Yes, you need access to a local speckle-server repository to launch the Speckle dev environment in a browser. The tool resolves the repo path and coordinates with browser automation tooling to perform the app launch and data prep steps.

What's the best way to automate documentation screenshots for Speckle UI updates?

Automating documentation screenshots for Speckle is best handled by launching the local dev environment in a browser. This tool prepares and captures sanitized UI flows, allowing you to reuse them as references for future documentation updates.

Does the Speckle browser launch tool work without browser automation tooling?

No, the Speckle browser launch tool requires browser automation tooling to function. It coordinates with the open-app-in-browser skill and automation tools to perform the app launch, data prep, and screenshot capture steps.