Can I see the browser while Claude is working?

Yes, you can toggle 'headed mode' using the show_browser action, which makes the Chrome window visible for debugging or demonstration purposes.

How does this differ from the Playwright MCP?

This skill uses Chrome DevTools Protocol to control existing or persistent sessions, whereas Playwright is typically used for fresh, isolated browser instances and higher-level abstractions.

Does it support taking screenshots?

Yes, the skill includes a screenshot action that can capture the entire page or specific elements even when running in headless mode.

How do I submit a form with this skill?

You can use the 'type' action and append a newline character (\n) to the payload to automatically trigger a form submission after filling a field.

Can I use this skill for authenticated websites?

Yes, the skill supports persistent profiles which store cookies and session data, allowing Claude to interact with sites where you are already logged in.

Chrome Direct Browsing

Name: Chrome Direct Browsing
Author: Kingly-Agency

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Browser Automation

Enables direct control of Google Chrome via DevTools Protocol for seamless web interaction, automation, and data extraction within Claude.

The Chrome Direct Browsing skill provides Claude with a unified interface to control Chrome browser sessions using the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP). Unlike high-level abstractions, this skill allows for deep manipulation of authenticated sessions, multi-tab management, and precise form automation. It supports both headless and headed modes, making it an essential tool for developers who need to perform complex web navigation, capture screenshots, or extract structured content while maintaining persistent session states via managed profiles.

Key Features

01Direct Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) integration for granular browser control

02Multi-tab management with the ability to list, switch, and close browser tabs

03Robust content extraction supporting Markdown, HTML, and plain text formats

04Persistent profile management to maintain cookies, local storage, and authentication states

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06Form automation with specialized interaction tools for clicking, typing, and selecting elements

Use Cases

01Extracting data from complex, JavaScript-heavy websites into Markdown for analysis

02Automating multi-step workflows in authenticated web applications

03Debugging and testing web interfaces directly from the Claude command-line environment

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kingly-agency/kingly-claude-adapter browsing

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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