// Automates browser interactions for web testing, form filling, screenshots, and data extraction. Use when the user needs to navigate websites, interact with web pages, fill forms, take screenshots, test web applications, or extract information from web pages.
Create a release from dev branch. Generates changelog entries from commits, bumps version, and creates a PR to main. TRIGGERS - Use this skill when user says: - "/release" - create a patch release (default) - "/release minor" - create a minor release - "/release major" - create a major release - "make a release", "cut a release", "ship it", "release to main"
Use when: User wants to run Archon workflows, CREATE workflows or commands, set up Archon, or manage Archon configuration. Triggers (run): "use archon to", "run archon", "archon workflow", "use archon for", "have archon", "let archon", "ask archon to". Triggers (create): "create a workflow", "write a workflow", "make a command", "author a workflow", "new workflow", "new command", "archon workflow yaml". Triggers (setup): "set up archon", "install archon", "how to use archon", "configure archon", "archon setup", "get started with archon". Triggers (config): "change my archon config", "modify archon config", "archon config", "change archon settings", "update my config", "help me change my config", "edit archon config", "archon configuration". Triggers (init): "initialize archon", "set up .archon", "archon init", "add archon to repo". Capability: Runs AI workflows in isolated git worktrees for parallel development. Also: Creates and manages workflow YAML files, c
Verify a released archon binary works end-to-end via a specific install path. Use when: cutting a new release, reproducing a user bug report on the released version, or validating that a hotfix binary actually works after a re-tag. Triggers: "test the release", "test 0.3.1 via brew", "verify the curl install", "smoke test the binary", "did the release binary work", "run /test-release", "verify the release". NOT for: testing dev work (use bun link directly), testing unreleased changes (build locally via scripts/build-binaries.sh first), or running the full validate suite (bun run validate is separate).
Use when: User wants to extend Docker with custom tools, personalize the Docker environment, or set up user-specific Docker customization. Triggers: 'extend docker', 'docker-extend', 'add tools to docker', 'customize docker', 'add my tools to the container', 'personalize docker setup', 'docker user setup', 'install tools in docker'. Does: Interactively sets up Dockerfile.user and docker-compose.override.yml so users can add personal tools to their Docker environment without affecting maintainer files or committing user-specific config to git.
Replicate and validate a GitHub issue by spinning up Archon, analyzing the issue, and systematically testing all described symptoms using browser automation. Use when: User wants to reproduce a bug, validate a GitHub issue, confirm a reported problem, or investigate whether an issue is real before working on a fix. Triggers: "replicate issue", "reproduce issue", "validate issue", "confirm bug", "test issue", "can you reproduce", "try to replicate", "verify the bug". Capability: Checks out main, pulls latest, starts Archon, reads the GitHub issue, then uses agent-browser to systematically test every symptom and produce a findings report. NOT for: Fixing issues (use /archon or /exp-piv-loop:fix-issue), general UI testing (use /validate-ui).
Comprehensive end-to-end validation of the Archon Web UI using browser automation and codebase review. Use when: User wants to validate, test, or audit the Archon web interface, find UI/UX bugs, test workflow management, verify parallel agent orchestration, or run comprehensive browser-based E2E tests. Triggers: "validate ui", "test the ui", "e2e test", "browser test", "validate archon", "test archon ui", "ui audit", "ux review", "comprehensive test", "validate everything". Capability: Starts Archon, runs exhaustive browser automation tests via agent-browser CLI, performs codebase review, and produces a detailed bug/UX report. NOT for: Unit tests (use `bun test`), CLI-only validation (use /validation:validate-simple).
| name | agent-browser |
| description | Automates browser interactions for web testing, form filling, screenshots, and data extraction. Use when the user needs to navigate websites, interact with web pages, fill forms, take screenshots, test web applications, or extract information from web pages. |
agent-browser is an external tool by Vercel Labs. It is not bundled with Archon and must be installed separately.
Optional dependency — Only needed for E2E/UI testing workflows (
archon-validate-pr,validate-uiskill,replicate-issueskill). Core Archon functionality works without it.
# Install globally
npm install -g agent-browser
# Download browser engine (Chrome for Testing)
agent-browser install
Platform notes:
For full setup details, see E2E Testing Guide.
agent-browser open <url> # Navigate to page
agent-browser snapshot -i # Get interactive elements with refs
agent-browser click @e1 # Click element by ref
agent-browser fill @e2 "text" # Fill input by ref
agent-browser close # Close browser
agent-browser open <url>agent-browser snapshot -i (returns elements with refs like @e1, @e2)agent-browser open <url> # Navigate to URL
agent-browser back # Go back
agent-browser forward # Go forward
agent-browser reload # Reload page
agent-browser close # Close browser
agent-browser snapshot # Full accessibility tree
agent-browser snapshot -i # Interactive elements only (recommended)
agent-browser snapshot -c # Compact output
agent-browser snapshot -d 3 # Limit depth to 3
agent-browser snapshot -s "#main" # Scope to CSS selector
agent-browser click @e1 # Click
agent-browser dblclick @e1 # Double-click
agent-browser focus @e1 # Focus element
agent-browser fill @e2 "text" # Clear and type
agent-browser type @e2 "text" # Type without clearing
agent-browser press Enter # Press key
agent-browser press Control+a # Key combination
agent-browser keydown Shift # Hold key down
agent-browser keyup Shift # Release key
agent-browser hover @e1 # Hover
agent-browser check @e1 # Check checkbox
agent-browser uncheck @e1 # Uncheck checkbox
agent-browser select @e1 "value" # Select dropdown
agent-browser scroll down 500 # Scroll page
agent-browser scrollintoview @e1 # Scroll element into view
agent-browser drag @e1 @e2 # Drag and drop
agent-browser upload @e1 file.pdf # Upload files
agent-browser get text @e1 # Get element text
agent-browser get html @e1 # Get innerHTML
agent-browser get value @e1 # Get input value
agent-browser get attr @e1 href # Get attribute
agent-browser get title # Get page title
agent-browser get url # Get current URL
agent-browser get count ".item" # Count matching elements
agent-browser get box @e1 # Get bounding box
agent-browser is visible @e1 # Check if visible
agent-browser is enabled @e1 # Check if enabled
agent-browser is checked @e1 # Check if checked
agent-browser screenshot # Screenshot to stdout
agent-browser screenshot path.png # Save to file
agent-browser screenshot --full # Full page
agent-browser pdf output.pdf # Save as PDF
agent-browser record start ./demo.webm # Start recording (uses current URL + state)
agent-browser click @e1 # Perform actions
agent-browser record stop # Stop and save video
agent-browser record restart ./take2.webm # Stop current + start new recording
Recording creates a fresh context but preserves cookies/storage from your session. If no URL is provided, it automatically returns to your current page. For smooth demos, explore first, then start recording.
agent-browser wait @e1 # Wait for element
agent-browser wait 2000 # Wait milliseconds
agent-browser wait --text "Success" # Wait for text
agent-browser wait --url "**/dashboard" # Wait for URL pattern
agent-browser wait --load networkidle # Wait for network idle
agent-browser wait --fn "window.ready" # Wait for JS condition
agent-browser mouse move 100 200 # Move mouse
agent-browser mouse down left # Press button
agent-browser mouse up left # Release button
agent-browser mouse wheel 100 # Scroll wheel
agent-browser find role button click --name "Submit"
agent-browser find text "Sign In" click
agent-browser find label "Email" fill "user@test.com"
agent-browser find first ".item" click
agent-browser find nth 2 "a" text
agent-browser set viewport 1920 1080 # Set viewport size
agent-browser set device "iPhone 14" # Emulate device
agent-browser set geo 37.7749 -122.4194 # Set geolocation
agent-browser set offline on # Toggle offline mode
agent-browser set headers '{"X-Key":"v"}' # Extra HTTP headers
agent-browser set credentials user pass # HTTP basic auth
agent-browser set media dark # Emulate color scheme
agent-browser cookies # Get all cookies
agent-browser cookies set name value # Set cookie
agent-browser cookies clear # Clear cookies
agent-browser storage local # Get all localStorage
agent-browser storage local key # Get specific key
agent-browser storage local set k v # Set value
agent-browser storage local clear # Clear all
agent-browser network route <url> # Intercept requests
agent-browser network route <url> --abort # Block requests
agent-browser network route <url> --body '{}' # Mock response
agent-browser network unroute [url] # Remove routes
agent-browser network requests # View tracked requests
agent-browser network requests --filter api # Filter requests
agent-browser tab # List tabs
agent-browser tab new [url] # New tab
agent-browser tab 2 # Switch to tab
agent-browser tab close # Close tab
agent-browser window new # New window
agent-browser frame "#iframe" # Switch to iframe
agent-browser frame main # Back to main frame
agent-browser dialog accept [text] # Accept dialog
agent-browser dialog dismiss # Dismiss dialog
agent-browser eval "document.title" # Run JavaScript
agent-browser open https://example.com/form
agent-browser snapshot -i
# Output shows: textbox "Email" [ref=e1], textbox "Password" [ref=e2], button "Submit" [ref=e3]
agent-browser fill @e1 "user@example.com"
agent-browser fill @e2 "password123"
agent-browser click @e3
agent-browser wait --load networkidle
agent-browser snapshot -i # Check result
# Login once
agent-browser open https://app.example.com/login
agent-browser snapshot -i
agent-browser fill @e1 "username"
agent-browser fill @e2 "password"
agent-browser click @e3
agent-browser wait --url "**/dashboard"
agent-browser state save auth.json
# Later sessions: load saved state
agent-browser state load auth.json
agent-browser open https://app.example.com/dashboard
agent-browser --session test1 open site-a.com
agent-browser --session test2 open site-b.com
agent-browser session list
Add --json for machine-readable output:
agent-browser snapshot -i --json
agent-browser get text @e1 --json
agent-browser open example.com --headed # Show browser window
agent-browser console # View console messages
agent-browser errors # View page errors
agent-browser record start ./debug.webm # Record from current page
agent-browser record stop # Save recording
agent-browser open example.com --headed # Show browser window
agent-browser --cdp 9222 snapshot # Connect via CDP
agent-browser console # View console messages
agent-browser console --clear # Clear console
agent-browser errors # View page errors
agent-browser errors --clear # Clear errors
agent-browser highlight @e1 # Highlight element
agent-browser trace start # Start recording trace
agent-browser trace stop trace.zip # Stop and save trace