Overview
This node automates browser interactions using AI by connecting either to a cloud API or a local bridge service. It supports running new browser automation tasks with natural language instructions, managing existing tasks (retrieving status, pausing, resuming, stopping), and fetching task-related media such as screenshots, videos, or PDFs. This node is useful for automating web browsing activities like data extraction, testing, or repetitive web tasks without manual intervention.
Use Case Examples
- Run a task to navigate to a website, perform searches, and extract data automatically.
- Pause and later resume a long-running browser automation task.
- Retrieve a screenshot or video recording of a completed browser automation session.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Connection Type | Selects whether to connect via the Browser Use Cloud API or a locally running bridge service. |
| Task ID | The unique identifier of the browser task to interact with (required for operations like resumeTask). |
Output
JSON
json- Contains the response data from the Browser Use API for the requested operation, such as task details, status, media content, or confirmation of task control actions.
Dependencies
- Requires credentials for either Browser Use Cloud API (API key) or Browser Use Local Bridge (URL and optional token).
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include missing or invalid API keys or URLs, causing connection failures to the Browser Use services.
- Error messages like 'API Key is required' or 'URL is required' indicate missing credentials.
- Connection errors to the cloud API or local bridge are reported with detailed messages to help diagnose network or authentication problems.
- Ensure the local bridge service is properly set up and running if using the local connection type.
Links
- Browser Use Documentation - Official documentation for setting up and using Browser Use services, including local bridge setup instructions.