Which desktop apps are supported by this skill?

Any application built on the Electron framework is compatible, including popular software like Slack, VS Code, Discord, Notion, Figma, Obsidian, and Microsoft Teams.

How do I enable automation for an Electron app?

You must launch the application from your terminal or command prompt using the --remote-debugging-port=XXXX flag. Ensure the app is completely closed before relaunching it with this argument.

Does this skill work with embedded webviews inside apps?

Yes, the skill automatically discovers elements. You can list them using the tab command and switch focus to them just like a standard browser tab.

What should I do if the connection is refused?

First, verify the app was launched with the correct port flag. Then, ensure no other process is using that port (e.g., lsof -i :9222). It also helps to add a short delay between launching the app and attempting to connect.

Can I control multiple Electron apps simultaneously?

Yes, by using named sessions (e.g., --session slack) and assigning unique debugging ports to each application, Claude can manage and switch between multiple apps in parallel.

Electron App Automation

Name: Electron App Automation
Author: vercel-labs

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Automatización de Navegadores

Automates Electron-based desktop applications using the Chrome DevTools Protocol and agent-browser.

This skill enables Claude to interact with and automate any Electron-based desktop application by leveraging their built-in remote debugging capabilities. By connecting through a Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) port, Claude can perform complex tasks such as navigating UI elements in Slack, automating workflows in VS Code, or extracting data from Notion and Figma. It provides a standardized framework for capturing app snapshots, interacting with elements, managing multiple windows, and controlling embedded webviews, effectively bridging the gap between web automation and native desktop environments.

Características Principales

01Remote debugging connection via Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP)

0225,353 GitHub stars

03Automated UI discovery through interactive snapshots and element referencing

04Multi-window and webview management for complex application architectures

05Comprehensive interaction suite including clicking, typing, and screenshots

06Cross-platform support for macOS, Linux, and Windows desktop apps

Casos de Uso

01Conducting end-to-end (E2E) testing for Electron-based desktop applications

02Automating repetitive workflows in communication tools like Slack or Discord

03Extracting data or syncing content within productivity apps like Notion, Figma, or Spotify

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add vercel-labs/agent-browser electron

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT