Is video or GIF recording supported?

While agent-browser does not currently support GIF or video recording, it provides robust commands for taking high-resolution static screenshots.

What is the primary benefit of using agent-browser over Playwright with Claude?

agent-browser is specifically optimized for CLI integration and saves up to 93% in context tokens, making it much more efficient and cost-effective for AI-driven automation.

How does the skill handle dynamic element changes?

It uses a snapshot system that identifies interactive elements with unique references (@ref). After any DOM change, a new snapshot is taken to refresh these references.

Can I see the browser while it's running?

Yes, the skill supports a '--headed' mode that opens a visible browser window, allowing you to watch the automation steps in real-time.

Browser Automation (agent-browser)

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

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Browser Automation

Automates web browser interactions for end-to-end testing, screenshots, and demonstrations using the agent-browser CLI.

This skill provides Claude with specialized knowledge to control web browsers via the agent-browser CLI, enabling efficient E2E testing and UI automation. By leveraging interactive snapshots and reference-based commands, it significantly reduces token usage by up to 93% compared to traditional browser automation methods. It is ideal for developers needing to perform manual testing, capture screenshots, or build automated workflows directly within their development environment without the overhead of heavy frameworks for simple CLI tasks.

Key Features

01Interactive element snapshots for precise, reference-based interaction

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03Headed and headless browser control via agent-browser CLI

04High-quality screenshot capture for debugging and documentation

05Context-efficient automation with 93% token reduction

06Automated E2E testing and navigation workflow patterns

Use Cases

01Capturing screenshots for UI/UX documentation or bug reports

02Executing automated E2E tests for web applications via CLI

03Automating repetitive web-based manual testing workflows

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thkt/claude-config automating-browser

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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