browser-open
Launch browser or check its status. Returns current state (is_open, url, title, tab_count). If already running, returns status without restarting. Auto-handles everything - no need to call browser_status first.
Best use case
browser-open is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Launch browser or check its status. Returns current state (is_open, url, title, tab_count). If already running, returns status without restarting. Auto-handles everything - no need to call browser_status first.
Teams using browser-open 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-open/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How browser-open Compares
| Feature / Agent | browser-open | 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?
Launch browser or check its status. Returns current state (is_open, url, title, tab_count). If already running, returns status without restarting. Auto-handles everything - no need to call browser_status first.
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 Open 启动浏览器。 ## Parameters | 参数 | 类型 | 必填 | 说明 | |-----|------|-----|------| | visible | boolean | 否 | True=显示窗口, False=后台运行,默认 True | | ask_user | boolean | 否 | 是否先询问用户偏好,默认 False | ## Notes - 如果浏览器已在运行,直接返回当前状态,不会重复启动 - 服务重启后浏览器会关闭,调用此工具会自动重新启动 - 无需先调用 `browser_status`,本工具已包含状态检查 ## Related Skills - `browser-status`: 检查状态 - `browser-navigate`: 导航到页面 ## 推荐 对于多步骤的浏览器任务,建议优先使用 `browser_task` 工具。它可以自动规划和执行复杂的浏览器操作,无需手动逐步调用各个工具。 示例: ```python browser_task(task="打开百度搜索福建福州并截图") ```
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