A powerful browser automation skill for managing social media platforms through persistent, authenticated sessions.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install use-browser
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 use-browser 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 Browser Use Automation?
The browser-use skill enables AI agents to interact with web browsers with high precision, specifically optimized for social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. This Openclaw Skills integration allows for persistent sessions where the user pre-authenticates, and the agent performs tasks like posting, lead scraping, and monitoring within an isolated VM environment.
It prioritizes security by enforcing a strict domain allowlist and requiring manual confirmation for destructive actions like deleting posts or blocking users. By leveraging both Safari and Chrome, it provides a flexible environment for complex web interactions while maintaining a robust defense against prompt injection and automated detection systems.
Browser Use Automation Use Cases
- Automating multi-platform social media posts across LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
- Scraping B2B leads from LinkedIn search results for CRM integration.
- Monitoring real-time notifications and mentions on X to improve brand engagement.
- Sending personalized direct messages and connection requests within platform limits.
- Capturing full-page screenshots for visual verification of web-based workflows.
How Browser Use Automation Works
- Navigation: The agent opens a target URL from the approved list using the open command.
- Inspection: It runs the state command to retrieve the DOM structure, clickable elements, and their respective indices.
- Interaction: Based on the state data, the agent performs actions like clicking, typing, or scrolling.
- Verification: The agent uses screenshots or state updates to confirm the action was successful.
- Persistence: Sessions remain active between commands, allowing for complex multi-step workflows without re-authenticating.
- Cleanup: All sessions are closed securely once the task is finished to conserve resources.
Browser Use Automation Setup
To get started with browser-use, ensure you have the necessary binaries installed. Run the diagnostic tool to verify your environment for Openclaw Skills.
browser-use doctor
Log into your social media accounts manually in the provided browser environment to establish authenticated sessions before initiating agent tasks. Ensure your session names are clearly defined if running parallel tasks.
Browser Use Automation Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data through session states and persistent cookies stored in protected directories.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Sessions | Persistent browser instances identified by unique names (e.g., --session ig). |
| Cookies | Authentication data stored in ~/.browseruse/cookies/ for session recovery. |
| Element State | JSON-mapped indices of interactive page elements for precise targeting. |
| Screenshots | Base64 encoded strings or saved .png files for visual logs and verification. |
Browser Use Automation Advanced Features
- Parallel Session Management: Run multiple platforms simultaneously using named sessions like --session x or --session li.
- Guarded JavaScript Execution: Safely execute eval commands for complex DOM queries while blocking sensitive data access.
- Multi-Browser Support: Seamlessly switch between Safari (default) and Chrome (--browser real) for compatibility.
- Anti-Detection Protocols: Built-in logic for natural scrolling, varying delays, and platform rate-limit compliance.
- Automated Diagnostic Suite: Use the doctor command to troubleshoot environment and dependency issues instantly.
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