Browser Setup Devtools
Automates browser setup, extension installation, and DevTools configuration for consistent testing environments.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add browser-setup-devtools npx -- -y @trustedskills/browser-setup-devtools
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"browser-setup-devtools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/browser-setup-devtools"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The browser-setup-devtools skill configures web browsers to launch with developer tools already open, streamlining debugging workflows for AI agents. It automates the initialization of inspection panels such as Elements, Console, and Network tabs upon session start.
When to use it
- Automate repetitive debugging tasks where manual opening of DevTools slows down iteration cycles.
- Enable AI agents to inspect DOM structures or analyze network traffic immediately after loading a target URL.
- Standardize testing environments by ensuring consistent tool availability across multiple agent instances.
- Facilitate rapid prototyping by removing the latency associated with toggling developer interfaces during development.
Key capabilities
- Automatically launches browser DevTools upon session initialization.
- Configures specific inspection panels (e.g., Elements, Console) to remain active.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing browser automation workflows.
Example prompts
- "Launch Chrome and open the DevTools console before navigating to the target URL."
- "Set up a browser session with the Network tab enabled to monitor API requests during testing."
- "Configure the agent to start with the Elements panel open for immediate DOM inspection."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure the target browser supports the specific DevTools version required by your automation scripts. This skill is designed for debugging and analysis; it does not replace core browsing capabilities like navigation or form submission.
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