| name | browser |
| description | Browser operation skill for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Activate when browsing the web or performing web-related tasks. |
Browser Skill
Basic Rules
- Browse like a human - you only see what's on screen, scroll to see more
- Use middle_click to open links in new tabs - keeps current page, easy to return
- Address bar: focus address bar first, enter URL, press enter
- Search: click search box, type keyword, press enter, wait for results
- Form submit: press enter or click submit button
Browsing Web Pages (CRITICAL)
You can only see what's visible on screen. Web pages are long - you MUST scroll or page to see more.
Search Results - Get Details by Clicking (IMPORTANT)
Search results only show brief summaries - you MUST click into each result to read full details!
Best workflow for multiple results - open all at once:
# Step 1: Get overview from search results
1. scroll to see search results
2. identify target results (e.g., top 3)
# Step 2: Open ALL result pages at ONCE with middle_click
3. middle_click: first result link
4. middle_click: second result link
5. middle_click: third result link
6. wait: 1000
# Step 3: Process each tab one by one
7. click: first tab - switch to first result page
8. wait: 500
# Step 4: Read page with keyboard shortcuts (FASTER than scroll)
9. hotkey: "pagedown" - flip to next "page" of content
10. hotkey: "pagedown" - flip again
11. take_screenshot(name: "result1_part1")
12. write_file: save what you read
13. hotkey: "ctrl w" - close tab
14. click: second tab
15. repeat steps 9-13 for second result
16. close tab
17. click: third tab
18. repeat steps 9-13 for third result
19. close tab
Why keyboard shortcuts (Page Up/Down)?
- Page Down flips one "screen" of content at a time - much faster than incremental scroll
- Home/End to jump to top/bottom
- Arrow keys for fine-grained control
- Much more efficient for reading long content
Reading Single Page
The scrollbar on the right edge is your guide for how much content remains:
- Scrollbar at TOP: You're at the beginning, most content is below
- Scrollbar in MIDDLE: About half the content has been viewed
- Scrollbar near BOTTOM: You're approaching the end, most content has been viewed
How much to read - make a smart decision based on the task:
| Task Type | How to Read |
|---|
| Quick overview | Scrollbar at top ~20% is enough |
| Get details | Scrollbar at 80%-95% |
| Full information | Scrollbar near bottom (95%+) or press End to jump to bottom |
Reading workflow with scrollbar awareness:
# After opening a page:
1. take_screenshot() # Note scrollbar position
2. If scrollbar is LOW (near bottom) -> you're done
3. If scrollbar is HIGH (near top) or MIDDLE -> continue reading:
- hotkey("pagedown") # flip to next screen
- take_screenshot() # check scrollbar again
- repeat until scrollbar is near bottom OR you've seen enough
Key insight: The scrollbar position tells you how much more content exists. Don't guess - look at it!
Handling Multiple Search Results
The right way:
- Search completes - you see a list of results with brief descriptions
- Use middle_click to open ALL results you want at once (they open in new tabs)
- Then process each tab one by one
- Don't open one, read all, close, then open next - that's SLOW
Why middle_click?
- Regular click navigates away from search results
- middle_click opens in new tab - keeps search results open
- You can compare results side by side
Page Navigation Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Page Down | Next screen of content |
| Page Up | Previous screen of content |
| Home | Go to top of page |
| End | Go to bottom of page |
| Arrow Up/Down | Scroll line by line |
Handling Page Obstructions
Many pages have elements that block content:
- Cookie consent banners: Look for "Accept" or "X" button
- Login popups: Look for "X" close button, or press
escape
- Ad overlays: Look for close button, usually in corner
- Newsletter popups: Press
escape or find close button
Always check screenshot after loading a page. If blocked, handle first.
Tips
- Batch open links: Use middle_click to open multiple links, then process one by one
- Keyboard shortcuts faster: Address bar, refresh, back, etc.
- Wait for load: Always wait after page navigation
- Tab management: Close tabs when done to avoid confusion
- Save often: write_file after each page/flip, not just at end
Notes
- Click vs middle_click: decide if you need to keep current page
- Page load takes time - add appropriate waits
- Popups and dialogs may block actions - handle first
- Some sites have anti-bot measures - don't act too fast
