What is the main advantage of using agent-browser with Claude?

The primary advantage is its context-saving efficiency; by using a reference system for elements, it reduces the data Claude needs to process by up to 93% compared to raw HTML tools.

Can I see the browser while the automation is running?

Yes, you can use the --headed flag with the open command to launch a visible browser window for debugging or live demonstrations.

How do I target specific elements like buttons or inputs?

You first run a 'snapshot -i' command to identify interactive elements, which assigns them a shorthand reference (like @ref). You then use that reference for actions like click or fill.

Is this skill better than Playwright for Claude?

While Playwright is powerful for standalone scripts, this skill is specifically optimized for CLI integration and LLM context management, making it superior for interactive AI-driven browser tasks.

Browser Automation (agent-browser)

Name: Browser Automation (agent-browser)
Author: thkt

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Browser Automation

Automates web browser interactions and E2E testing using the agent-browser CLI to streamline development workflows.

About

The automating-browser skill empowers Claude to perform complex web interactions through the agent-browser CLI, facilitating robust end-to-end testing, visual demonstrations, and automated data retrieval. By utilizing a specialized reference-based snapshot system, it achieves up to a 93% reduction in context token usage compared to traditional automation methods. This skill is perfect for developers needing to automate manual testing tasks, capture UI screenshots, or interact with web elements precisely within their CLI environment while maintaining a lightweight footprint.

Key Features

Seamless CLI integration for automated E2E testing and navigation
Interactive snapshot system for precise DOM element targeting via @ref
Headless and headed browser modes for flexible automation and debugging
3 GitHub stars
Automated screenshot capture for visual verification and documentation
Reference-based element interaction for minimal context token usage

Use Cases

Capturing screenshots for documentation and visual regression testing
Automating repetitive web tasks like form filling and data extraction
Executing automated E2E test suites and validating UI workflows

About

Key Features

Seamless CLI integration for automated E2E testing and navigation
Interactive snapshot system for precise DOM element targeting via @ref
Headless and headed browser modes for flexible automation and debugging
3 GitHub stars
Automated screenshot capture for visual verification and documentation
Reference-based element interaction for minimal context token usage

Use Cases

Capturing screenshots for documentation and visual regression testing
Automating repetitive web tasks like form filling and data extraction
Executing automated E2E test suites and validating UI workflows