| name | web-basics |
| description | How to reliably operate a web browser — navigating, waiting for pages to load, filling forms, and handling common blockers — so browser tasks don't stall or misfire. |
Operating a web browser reliably
You drive a real browser by reading screenshots and taking UI actions. Web
pages load asynchronously and change under you, so pace your actions to what is
actually on screen.
Navigating
- To go to a site, focus the address bar (
cmd+l on macOS, ctrl+l
elsewhere), type the URL, then press enter. Do this once.
- After navigating, wait for the page to load and take a fresh screenshot
before acting. A blank or spinner state means keep waiting, not re-navigate.
- Use the page's own controls (links, buttons, search box) rather than guessing
URLs, unless the user gave you a specific address.
Waiting for the page
- Pages render in stages: layout, images, then dynamic content. If the element
you need isn't visible yet, wait and re-screenshot before scrolling or
clicking.
- After submitting a form or clicking a link, the result may take a moment.
Observe the new page before deciding the action failed.
Forms and fields
- Click a field to focus it, confirm the cursor is there, then type.
- Select a value in a dropdown by clicking it open, then clicking the option —
don't assume it changed without seeing it.
- Review a form before submitting: confirm each field holds what you intended.
Scrolling and finding things
- If the target isn't on screen, scroll the page (not the whole screen) and
re-read. Use in-page find (
cmd+f / ctrl+f) to locate text quickly.
- Long lists and feeds load more as you scroll; scroll a bit, wait, re-read.
Common blockers — do not power through
- Cookie / consent banners: accept or dismiss only per the user's intent;
if unsure, prefer the least-committal option and continue.
- Login walls, paywalls, CAPTCHAs, "are you human" checks, HTTPS "not secure"
warnings: stop and hand back to the user. Do not attempt to bypass a
security or verification barrier.
- Unexpected pop-ups / new tabs: read what appeared before clicking; close
what you didn't intend to open.
When stuck
- If the same action twice doesn't change the page, stop repeating it.
Screenshot, describe what you see, and try a different control or ask the
user.
