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vercel-sandbox

Runs headless Chrome browser automation inside ephemeral Vercel Sandbox microVMs.

Updated Sep 5, 2026
Search Tags:#browser automation#vercel#sandbox#screenshot#cron#headless chrome#microvm
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @vercel/sandbox, agent-browser.

What problem does it solve? Running headless Chrome from a Vercel-deployed app is blocked by serverless binary size limits and missing system libraries. This Skill spins up an ephemeral Vercel Sandbox microVM with Chromium and agent-browser pre-installed, executes browser commands, and shuts the VM down when finished. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Ephemeral Browser VMs: Create on-demand Linux microVMs via the @vercel/sandbox SDK that run agent-browser commands and persist state across multi-step workflows. - Sandbox Snapshots: Pre-build a VM image with Chromium system dependencies and agent-browser for sub-second startup instead of ~30 second installs. - Screenshots & Accessibility Snapshots: Capture page screenshots as base64 and dump interactive accessibility trees for element targeting. - Use Case: Add a Vercel Cron Job that opens a competitor's pricing page every morning, takes an accessibility snapshot, and stores the results for change detection. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to set up browser automation in your Vercel app using the Sandbox pattern, starting with installing @vercel/sandbox and creating a snapshot for fast startup.

Frequently Asked Questions about vercel-sandbox

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

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How do I run headless Chrome in a Vercel serverless app?▼

Use the @vercel/sandbox SDK to create an ephemeral microVM, install Chromium system dependencies via dnf, then run agent-browser commands inside it. The sandbox persists between commands and shuts down when your workflow finishes.

What is a Vercel Sandbox snapshot and why use one?▼

A sandbox snapshot is a saved VM image with system dependencies, agent-browser, and Chromium pre-installed, similar to a Docker image. Booting from a snapshot reduces startup from about 30 seconds to sub-second, which is recommended for production deployments.

Does Vercel Sandbox browser automation work with Next.js and other frameworks?▼

Yes, the pattern works identically across Next.js, SvelteKit, Nuxt, Remix, and Astro. The only difference is where the server-side code lives, such as route handlers in Next.js or +server.ts files in SvelteKit.

How do I authenticate the Vercel Sandbox SDK locally?▼

Set VERCEL_TOKEN, VERCEL_TEAM_ID, and VERCEL_PROJECT_ID environment variables for local development. On Vercel deployments, authentication happens automatically via OIDC with no configuration needed.

Can I schedule recurring browser tasks with Vercel Sandbox?▼

Yes, combine the sandbox pattern with Vercel Cron Jobs by defining a schedule in vercel.json and placing the browser automation logic in the cron route handler. Each run spins up a fresh sandbox, executes commands, and shuts down.

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