| name | browser-connect |
| description | Connect to the Chromium browser via CDP (Chrome DevTools Protocol) for automation, screenshots, and cookie management. Use when you need to interact with web pages, capture screenshots, or automate browser tasks. |
Browser Connect Skill
Connect to the local Chromium browser via CDP for automation. The browser runs
inside Conclave with CDP enabled on 127.0.0.1:9222.
Usage
Test the connection
python3 {baseDir}/browser_connect.py test
Take a screenshot
python3 {baseDir}/browser_connect.py screenshot [--output /path/to/screenshot.png]
List cookies
python3 {baseDir}/browser_connect.py cookies
Python API
from browser_connect import BrowserSession
with BrowserSession() as (browser, page):
page.goto("https://example.com")
page.screenshot(path="screenshot.png")
Environment Variables
CDP_HOST: CDP host (default: 127.0.0.1)CDP_PORT: CDP port (default: 9222)
Responsible Browsing
When using browser-connect to interact with websites, be a responsible internet citizen:
- Bookmark frequently visited pages — save and organize URLs you access often in your memory rather than navigating from scratch each time.
- Pace your requests — wait 2-3 seconds between clicking buttons and loading pages. Do not rapid-fire navigations.
- Avoid redundant loads — save screenshots or HTML content to analyze offline rather than loading the same page repeatedly.
- You have a semi-stealth browser with a real display (N.eko desktop), but you may need help with CAPTCHAs if they appear. Alert the user if you encounter one.
These guidelines apply to ALL skills that use browser-connect, as well. By following them, you help ensure a smoother experience for yourself and others while browsing the web.
Troubleshooting
Connection refused
- Verify Chromium is running:
curl http://127.0.0.1:9222/json/version
- Check the N.eko desktop service is started
Page not loading
- The browser shares state with the N.eko desktop — if a user is active, pages may already be open
- Use
page.goto() to navigate to the desired URL
