Agent Browser Skill

Automate web browsing with navigation, form filling, clicking, screenshots, data extraction, and testing using Chrome via OpenClaw browser tool.

Description

Enhanced browser automation for OpenClaw agents with advanced navigation, screenshot, and interaction capabilities.

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• Automating web browsing tasks
• Taking screenshots of web pages
• Filling forms and clicking buttons
• Extracting data from websites
• Testing web applications
• Navigating complex web flows

Prerequisites

• OpenClaw browser tool must be enabled
• Chrome or Chromium browser installed
• Internet connection for web access

Examples

Basic Navigation

bash

# Navigate to a website
openclaw browser open --url "https://example.com"

# Take a screenshot
openclaw browser snapshot --url "https://example.com" --output screenshot.png

Form Interaction

bash

# Fill a form
openclaw browser act --url "https://forms.example.com" --kind fill --fields '{"name": "John", "email": "[e-mail]"}'

# Click a button
openclaw browser act --url "https://example.com" --kind click --selector "button.submit"

Data Extraction

bash

# Extract page content
openclaw browser snapshot --url "https://news.example.com" --maxChars 5000

# Monitor page changes
openclaw browser act --url "https://status.example.com" --kind wait --textGone "Loading..."

Integration with OpenClaw

This skill enhances the native OpenClaw browser tool with:

1. Simplified commands - Easier syntax for common tasks
2. Error handling - Better recovery from failures
3. Performance optimization - Faster page loads and interactions
4. Accessibility support - Better element detection

Safety Notes

• Only automate public websites
• Respect robots.txt and terms of service
• Avoid excessive requests to prevent IP blocking
• Use delays between actions to mimic human behavior

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Browser not starting: Check if Chrome is installed
2. Element not found: Try different selectors or wait for page load
3. Timeout errors: Increase timeout values for slow pages
4. Permission denied: Ensure OpenClaw has necessary permissions

Debug Tips

bash

# Enable verbose logging
openclaw browser open --url "https://example.com" --verbose

# Check browser status
openclaw browser status

References

• OpenClaw Browser Documentation
• Playwright Automation Guide
• Web Scraping Best Practices