browser-use
Fast, persistent browser automation via `browser-use` CLI (sessions persist across commands). Use for multi-step web workflows (open -> state -> click/input -> verify -> repeat). Supports chromium/headed, real Chrome (logged-in), and remote browser.
Best use case
browser-use is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Fast, persistent browser automation via `browser-use` CLI (sessions persist across commands). Use for multi-step web workflows (open -> state -> click/input -> verify -> repeat). Supports chromium/headed, real Chrome (logged-in), and remote browser.
Teams using browser-use should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/browser-use/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How browser-use Compares
| Feature / Agent | browser-use | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Fast, persistent browser automation via `browser-use` CLI (sessions persist across commands). Use for multi-step web workflows (open -> state -> click/input -> verify -> repeat). Supports chromium/headed, real Chrome (logged-in), and remote browser.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# browser-use ## Purpose - Persistent browser session across commands. - Element index workflow: `state` -> act by index. ## When - Need quick multi-step browser automation without writing Playwright. - Need reuse logged-in Chrome session (real browser mode). - Need parallel sessions (`--session`). ## Install ```bash # one-off uvx "browser-use[cli]" open https://example.com # permanent uv pip install "browser-use[cli]" browser-use install # downloads Chromium/deps ``` ## Core Loop ```bash browser-use open https://example.com browser-use state # list elements w/ indices browser-use click 5 browser-use input 3 "hello" browser-use screenshot browser-use state # verify + get next indices browser-use close ``` ## Modes ```bash browser-use --browser chromium open <url> # default (headless) browser-use --browser chromium --headed open <url> # visible window browser-use --browser real open <url> # your Chrome (cookies/login) browser-use --browser remote open <url> # cloud browser (API key) ``` ## Common Commands ```bash browser-use open <url> browser-use state [--json] browser-use click <idx> | dblclick <idx> | rightclick <idx> | hover <idx> browser-use input <idx> "text" | type "text" browser-use scroll up|down [n] browser-use screenshot browser-use get <what> # read page/element info browser-use back | switch | close-tab browser-use cookies export <path> | cookies import <path> browser-use profile list|create|update|delete browser-use sessions browser-use server status|logs|stop browser-use close [--all] ``` ## Sessions ```bash browser-use --session work open https://work.example.com browser-use --session personal open https://personal.example.com browser-use --session work state browser-use close --all ``` ## Rules (agent-friendly) - Always run `browser-use state` before acting; indices change after navigation. - After each navigation/submit: re-run `state` (don’t reuse stale indices). - Prefer `--headed` while debugging. - Cleanup: `browser-use close` (or `close --all`) when done. ## Remote Mode - Env: `BROWSER_USE_API_KEY` (or `--api-key`).
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