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Pinchtab
by
luigi-agosti
· GitHub ↗
· v0.10.0
· MIT-0
1825
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27
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pinchtab
Description
Use this skill when a task needs browser automation through PinchTab: open a website, inspect interactive elements, click through flows, fill out forms, scra...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says: a local browser automation CLI and HTTP/MCP API. Before installing, verify the brew tap and GitHub repo/release (checksums/signatures), only provide PINCHTAB_TOKEN or PINCHTAB_SESSION to servers you trust, and avoid enabling features that increase risk (security.allowEvaluate, broad security.allowedDomains, or exporting full network bodies) unless necessary. Treat any page-derived text as untrusted input and restrict agent browsing to sites you control or explicitly allow. If you plan to run a remote PinchTab server, ensure that endpoint is trusted and authenticated.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pinchtab
Version: 0.10.0
The pinchtab skill bundle provides a comprehensive browser automation framework with high-risk capabilities, including JavaScript execution (eval), file uploads/downloads, and cookie/session management. While these features are aligned with the stated purpose of browser automation and are accompanied by defensive instructions and security documentation (TRUST.md, mcp.md), the presence of arbitrary JS evaluation and filesystem interaction via the CLI and HTTP API (api.md, commands.md) constitutes significant risk. No evidence of intentional malice or data exfiltration was found, but the tool's powerful primitives require strict oversight.
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Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the manifest: the skill is a CLI-first browser automation tool and only requires the pinchtab binary and a Chromium/Chrome browser. The brew formula and Go build targets are reasonable installation options for this type of tool.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs only on browser automation workflows (snap/click/fill/eval, managing profiles/sessions, HTTP API and MCP usage). It explicitly surfaces potentially sensitive capabilities (eval, network-export, file/pdf write, uploading files) and warns operator attention. These are within scope for a browser automation skill but warrant operator caution (do not enable eval or broad allowedDomains unless you understand the risks; avoid exporting/capturing sensitive network bodies unless necessary).
Install Mechanism
Installers are brew (pinchtab/tap/pinchtab) and building from the project's GitHub Go module — both are typical and acceptable for an open-source Go CLI. Note: the brew formula lives in a tap (third-party namespace); verify the tap/source and release checksums before installing.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables. Documentation references optional variables (PINCHTAB_TOKEN, PINCHTAB_SESSION, PINCHTAB_TAB, PINCHTAB_CONFIG) which are reasonable for a local/remote CLI and session management. No unrelated or excessive credentials are demanded.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request elevated platform privileges. It documents persistent state files under ~/.pinchtab and MCP integration points (which require operator action). The skill does not attempt to modify other skills or global configs automatically (it provides examples for operator-managed changes).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pinchtab - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pinchtab - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinchtab?
Use this skill when a task needs browser automation through PinchTab: open a website, inspect interactive elements, click through flows, fill out forms, scra... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1825 downloads so far.
How do I install Pinchtab?
Run "/install pinchtab" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pinchtab free?
Yes, Pinchtab is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pinchtab support?
Pinchtab is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pinchtab?
It is built and maintained by luigi-agosti (@luigi-agosti); the current version is v0.10.0.
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