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#

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": "john@example.com"}'

# 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