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pinchtab

Manage a persistent local Chrome service for shared browser automation sessions.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#web-testing#automation-workflow#browser-automation#persistent-session#pinchtab#local-service
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npx skills add https://github.com/i0switch/yoyaku-tosho --skill pinchtab-i0switch
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Skill: pinchtab
Source: https://github.com/i0switch/yoyaku-tosho/tree/main/.github/skills/pinchtab
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/i0switch/yoyaku-tosho --skill pinchtab-i0switch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Pinchtab solves the problem of managing browser automation by providing a persistent local Chrome service.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Shared browser sessions across tools like Codex, VSCode, and Antigravity.
  • Automate navigation, form filling, screenshots, and data extraction against local or remote sites.
  • Real-world scenario: reuse an existing browser context across tools to reduce login prompts and speed up automated tasks.

Quick Start

Launch the Pinchtab service and use the pinchtab CLI to perform nav, snap, click, text, and other browser actions through the shared local instance.

Frequently Asked Questions about pinchtab

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I share a persistent browser session across local automation tools?▼

You can share a persistent browser session by running a local Chrome service that maintains context across tools like Codex and VSCode, reducing repeated login prompts and enabling continuous browser automation workflows.

Can I automate web scraping and form filling against local development sites?▼

Yes, you can automate web scraping and form filling against local sites by using CLI wrappers to initiate navigation, clicking, and text extraction operations through the shared local browser service.

What is a persistent local Chrome service used for in browser automation?▼

A persistent local Chrome service is used to manage browser automation by keeping a shared browser instance running, allowing multiple tools to reuse the same session for navigation, screenshots, and data extraction tasks.

How do I use CLI commands to control browser navigation and take screenshots?▼

You control browser navigation and screenshots by using specific CLI wrappers to initiate nav, snap, click, and text operations, which communicate with the running local server to execute the actions.

Do I need a running server to perform local browser automation with shared sessions?▼

Yes, you need a running local server along with local configuration to manage the persistent browser service and enable shared sessions across your various development and automation tools.

Does shared browser automation work with remote websites or only local sites?▼

Shared browser automation works with both remote and local websites, allowing you to automate navigation, form filling, and data extraction against any target site using the persistent session.

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