Browser Automation

Process

1. Understand the task
   • What website needs to be automated?
   • What actions are required? (clicking, typing, extracting data)
   • Does it require login or authentication?
2. Define the task clearly
   • Break complex workflows into clear steps
   • Specify what data to extract if applicable
   • Note any buttons or elements to interact with
3. Start the browsing task Use

   run_browsing_task

   with:

   • task

     : Clear natural language instructions

   • start_url

     : The URL to begin browsing

   • max_steps

     : 25 (default) to 100 for complex flows

   • output_fields

     : For structured data extraction (e.g., ["name", "price", "url"])
4. Poll for results
   • Browsing typically takes 30-120 seconds depending on complexity
   • Use

     get_browsing_task_result

     to check status
   • Poll every 10-15 seconds until complete
5. Review and validate
   • Check the extracted data or confirmation
   • Verify the task completed as expected

Task Writing Tips

• Be specific about UI elements: "Click the blue 'Submit' button"
• Reference visible text when possible
• For forms, specify which fields get which values