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Browser Automation

by @peytoncasper

Automate web browser interactions using natural language via CLI commands. Use when the user asks to browse websites, navigate web pages, extract data from websites, take screenshots, fill forms, click buttons, or interact with web applications.

Versionv1.0.1
Downloads46,071
Installs519
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TERMINAL
clawhub install browser-automation

πŸ“– About This Skill


name: browser description: Automate web browser interactions using natural language via CLI commands. Use when the user asks to browse websites, navigate web pages, extract data from websites, take screenshots, fill forms, click buttons, or interact with web applications. allowed-tools: Bash

Browser Automation

Automate browser interactions using Stagehand CLI with Claude.

First: Environment Selection (Local vs Remote)

The skill automatically selects between local and remote browser environments:

  • If Browserbase API keys exist (BROWSERBASE_API_KEY and BROWSERBASE_PROJECT_ID in .env file): Uses remote Browserbase environment
  • If no Browserbase API keys: Falls back to local Chrome browser
  • No user prompting: The selection happens automatically based on available configuration
  • Setup (First Time Only)

    Check setup.json in this directory. If setupComplete: false:

    npm install    # Install dependencies
    npm link       # Create global 'browser' command
    

    Commands

    All commands work identically in both modes:

    browser navigate                     # Go to URL
    browser act ""                    # Natural language action
    browser extract "" ['{}']    # Extract data (optional schema)
    browser observe ""                 # Discover elements
    browser screenshot                        # Take screenshot
    browser close                             # Close browser
    

    Quick Example

    browser navigate https://example.com
    browser act "click the Sign In button"
    browser extract "get the page title"
    browser close
    

    Mode Comparison

    | Feature | Local | Browserbase | |---------|-------|-------------| | Speed | Faster | Slightly slower | | Setup | Chrome required | API key required | | Stealth mode | No | Yes | | Proxy/CAPTCHA | No | Yes | | Best for | Development | Production/scraping |

    Best Practices

    1. Always navigate first before interacting 2. View screenshots after each command to verify 3. Be specific in action descriptions 4. Close browser when done

    Troubleshooting

  • Chrome not found: Install Chrome or use Browserbase mode
  • Action fails: Use browser observe to discover available elements
  • Browserbase fails: Verify API key and project ID are set
  • For detailed examples, see EXAMPLES.md. For API reference, see REFERENCE.md.

    πŸ“‹ Tips & Best Practices

    1. Always navigate first before interacting 2. View screenshots after each command to verify 3. Be specific in action descriptions 4. Close browser when done