Agent Browser Skill
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
# 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
# Fill a form
openclaw browser act --url "https://forms.example.com" --kind fill --fields '{"name": "John", "email": "john@example.com"}'
# Click a button
openclaw browser act --url "https://example.com" --kind click --selector "button.submit"
Data Extraction
# 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:
- Simplified commands - Easier syntax for common tasks
- Error handling - Better recovery from failures
- Performance optimization - Faster page loads and interactions
- 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
- Browser not starting: Check if Chrome is installed
- Element not found: Try different selectors or wait for page load
- Timeout errors: Increase timeout values for slow pages
- Permission denied: Ensure OpenClaw has necessary permissions
Debug Tips
# Enable verbose logging
openclaw browser open --url "https://example.com" --verbose
# Check browser status
openclaw browser status
References