A high-performance browser automation skill that enables AI agents to control Chromium instances via a real-time WebSocket protocol.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install ai-browser-ws
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install ai-browser-ws using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is AI Browser?
The AI Browser skill provides a robust interface for programmatic interaction with the web. By leveraging the Chromium engine, it allows developers and AI agents to execute complex web workflows—such as navigating to URLs, interacting with DOM elements, and capturing screenshots—all through a low-latency WebSocket connection. As a core part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it bridges the gap between static LLM processing and dynamic web environments, offering both headless and headful modes for maximum flexibility.
AI Browser Use Cases
- Automated end-to-end web testing and quality assurance.
- Dynamic data scraping from modern JavaScript-heavy websites.
- Real-time website monitoring and visual change detection.
- AI-driven form completion and multi-step workflow automation.
- Generating high-resolution web page screenshots and simplified DOM snapshots for analysis.
How AI Browser Works
- Initialize the Chromium instance upon starting the service.
- Establish a WebSocket connection to the local server on the designated port.
- Send JSON-formatted action requests (such as navigate, click, or type) via the established protocol.
- The skill translates the JSON commands into browser actions and returns a structured response.
- The browser maintains the session, allowing for continuous multi-step interactions within the same context.
AI Browser Setup
To get started with this skill, follow these installation steps:
# 1. Install dependencies
npm install
# 2. Start the service
npm start
# The service will run at ws://localhost:18790
AI Browser Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a standardized JSON protocol for all communications, ensuring compatibility across different programming environments.
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
id |
A unique request identifier for asynchronous tracking. |
action |
The specific command (e.g., navigate, snapshot, click). |
params |
A dictionary containing action-specific parameters like url or selector. |
success |
A boolean indicating the result of the browser operation. |
result |
Contains the payload, such as Base64 image data or DOM structures. |
AI Browser Advanced Features
- Cross-platform compatibility for Linux, macOS (Darwin), and Windows environments.
- Automatic Chromium binary management that handles downloads on first run.
- Support for custom JavaScript execution within the page context using the
evaluateaction. - Intelligent DOM snapshotting that reduces noise for better AI context processing.
- Configurable environment variables like
AI_BROWSER_PORTfor flexible deployment in Openclaw Skills setups.
SKILL.md
Loading
Related Openclaw Skills
WeShop AI Photoshoot OpenAPI Skill
Generate professional-grade photoshoots by seamlessly combining character images with reference scenes using high-end AI models.
AI Poster from Images OpenAPI Skill
An intelligent design assistant that transforms up to five reference images into high-quality, aesthetically pleasing posters with customizable aspect ratios.
PV-43 Market Pioneer
An aggressive AI persona specializing in first-mover advantage, competitive intelligence, and rapid market expansion strategies.
AI Room Planner OpenAPI Skill
An AI-powered interior design skill that redesigns room photos based on specific style descriptions while maintaining original structural integrity.
PV-42 Mediator
An AI-driven conflict resolution specialist combining diplomatic strategy and psychological insight to mediate workplace and interpersonal disputes.
Word / DOCX
A high-fidelity document engineering skill for creating, editing, and inspecting Microsoft Word files while preserving complex formatting and metadata.
Featured*
