How does Claude identify elements within the desktop app?

The skill uses a snapshot workflow that captures the UI state and generates unique element references, allowing Claude to click, type, and scrape data with high precision.

Is this automation skill cross-platform?

Yes, it provides specific launch and connection instructions for macOS, Linux, and Windows environments.

Do I need to modify the Electron app to use this skill?

No modifications to the app code are required. You only need to launch the application with the --remote-debugging-port flag enabled.

Can this skill interact with embedded webviews?

Yes, the skill includes tab management features that allow Claude to discover, list, and switch between main windows and embedded elements automatically.

Which desktop apps can I automate with this skill?

You can automate any application built using the Electron framework, which includes popular tools like Slack, Discord, VS Code, Notion, Figma, Spotify, and Microsoft Teams.

Electron App Automation

Name: Electron App Automation
Author: newsbreakDuadua9

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Automatización de Navegadores

Automates Electron-based desktop applications like Slack, VS Code, and Discord through the Chrome DevTools Protocol.

This skill empowers Claude to interact with and automate any desktop application built on the Electron framework by leveraging the agent-browser tool. By connecting via the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP), it enables complex workflows including element discovery through snapshots, UI interaction, tab switching within apps, and multi-session management. It is an essential tool for developers and QA engineers looking to perform end-to-end testing, extract data from desktop clients, or create cross-app automation scripts for popular tools like Notion, Figma, and Spotify.

Características Principales

01Parallel automation capabilities using named sessions for multiple concurrent apps

02Advanced tab and webview management for complex multi-window applications

03Cross-platform support for Electron apps on macOS, Windows, and Linux

04Visual debugging tools including annotated screenshots and element snapshots

05Direct Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) integration for precise UI control

060 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

01Data extraction and message automation for communication tools like Slack and Discord

02Automated end-to-end testing and QA for native desktop applications

03Automating repetitive workflows in productivity software like Notion, Figma, or VS Code

Características Principales

01Parallel automation capabilities using named sessions for multiple concurrent apps

02Advanced tab and webview management for complex multi-window applications

03Cross-platform support for Electron apps on macOS, Windows, and Linux

04Visual debugging tools including annotated screenshots and element snapshots

05Direct Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) integration for precise UI control

060 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

01Data extraction and message automation for communication tools like Slack and Discord

02Automated end-to-end testing and QA for native desktop applications

03Automating repetitive workflows in productivity software like Notion, Figma, or VS Code