Use Chrome to build React apps on Google AI Studio (aistudio.google.com). Navigate to the Build page, input prompts, and generate interactive prototypes.
Use Chrome to build React apps on Google AI Studio (aistudio.google.com). Navigate to the Build page, input prompts, and generate interactive prototypes.
version
1.0.0
category
automation
skillType
claude-skill
triggers
["ai studio","google ai studio","build app","react prototype","gemini app"]
[{"type":"requirement","message":"This skill depends on the chrome-browser skill. Ensure the Claude Code Chrome extension is installed and Chrome is running."},{"type":"requirement","message":"You must be signed into a Google account in Chrome that has access to Google AI Studio."},{"type":"info","message":"AI Studio app generation can take 30-60 seconds. The skill instructions include appropriate wait strategies."}]
AI Studio App Builder
Build React apps on Google AI Studio using Chrome MCP tools. This skill guides you through navigating to AI Studio, entering a prompt, and generating a fully functional React prototype.
Prerequisites
Chrome browser running with the Claude Code Chrome extension active
Signed into a Google account with AI Studio access
Chrome MCP tools available (mcp__claude-in-chrome__*)
After navigation, take a screenshot to confirm the page loaded:
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Step 2: Dismiss Intro Modal (if present)
AI Studio sometimes shows a welcome/intro modal on first visit. Check the screenshot — if a modal is visible:
Look for a "Got it", "Dismiss", "Close", or "X" button
Click it:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find → query: "dismiss button" or "close button" or "got it button"
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: click on the found element
If no modal is present, proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Navigate to the Build Page
Click on "Build" in the left sidebar to access the app builder:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find → query: "Build" in the left sidebar navigation
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: click on the Build link
Take a screenshot to confirm you're on the Build page:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__screenshot
Step 4: Start a New App
Look for the main prompt input area. It may appear as:
A text area with placeholder text like "Build an app..." or "Describe your app..."
A large input field in the center of the page
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find → query: "app prompt input" or "build an app text area" or "describe your app"
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: click on the input area
Step 5: Enter the Prompt
Type the app description into the input area. Use computer with keyboard action for reliable text input:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find → query: "submit button" or "send button" or "generate button"
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: click on the submit element
Step 7: Wait for Generation
AI Studio takes 30-60 seconds to generate the app. Do not click or navigate away during generation.
Wait strategy:
Wait 15 seconds, then take a screenshot to check progress
Look for indicators: a loading spinner, "Generating..." text, or a progress bar
If still generating, wait another 15 seconds and screenshot again
Repeat until the app preview appears or an error is shown
Maximum wait: 120 seconds before considering it failed
# Wait and check
sleep 15
mcp__claude-in-chrome__screenshot
# If still loading, wait more
sleep 15
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Signs generation is complete:
A live app preview appears on the right side of the screen
The code editor shows generated React/HTML code
The loading indicator disappears
A shareable URL or "Preview" button becomes available
Step 8: Verify the Result
Once generation is complete, take a screenshot and read the page to confirm:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find → query: "share link" or "preview URL" or "app URL"
Report the URL back to the user or orchestrator.
Step 10: Iterate (Optional)
If the generated app needs changes, use the chat/prompt area at the bottom of the page to request modifications:
Find the follow-up input:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find → query: "follow up prompt" or "chat input" or "message input"
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: click on the input
Type the modification request:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: type, text: "Change the color scheme to dark mode and add a search bar"
Submit and wait for regeneration (repeat Steps 6-8)
Troubleshooting
Chrome Extension Disconnected
If MCP tool calls fail with connection errors:
Use tabs_context to check the extension status:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__tabs_context
If disconnected, the extension may need to be re-enabled in Chrome
Try navigating to any page to re-establish the connection:
Wait at least 30 seconds between generation attempts
If you see a rate limit message, wait 2-3 minutes before retrying
Example: Full Workflow
Here is a complete example building a todo app:
# 1. Navigate
mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate → url: "https://aistudio.google.com/app/build"
# 2. Wait for page load
sleep 3
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# 3. Find and click the prompt input
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find → query: "app prompt input"
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: click
# 4. Type the prompt
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: type, text: "Build a beautiful todo app with React. Include: add/delete/complete tasks, filter by status (all/active/completed), dark mode toggle, local storage persistence, and smooth animations."
# 5. Submit
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer → action: press, key: "Return"
# 6. Wait for generation
sleep 30
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# 7. Check if done, wait more if needed
sleep 20
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# 8. Get the URL
mcp__claude-in-chrome__javascript_tool → script: "window.location.href"
# 9. Report back with the URL and a final screenshot
mcp__claude-in-chrome__screenshot
