Technical & DevelopmentBeginner
fetch
HTTP request API for static content downloading.
Developer Setup
Setup & Installation
bash
npx skills add https://github.com/browserbase/skills --skill fetchnpx skills add https://github.com/browserbase/skills --skill fetchOr paste this URL into your assistant to install:
Overview
What This Skill Does
Downloads raw HTML/JSON page source directly without launching a full browser session, minimizing resource overhead.
Application
When to use this Skill
- When you want to quickly download HTML/JSON content from a webpage without launching a browser.
- When you need to inspect raw HTTP response headers, redirect chains, or status codes.
- When scraping static websites where JavaScript rendering or page interaction is not needed.
- When you want to reduce latency and cost compared to full headless browser sessions.
- When utilizing proxies for geo-targeted HTTP requests and simple scraper tasks.
Documentation
Show Skills.md file
Browserbase Fetch API
Fetch a page and return its content, headers, and metadata — no browser session required.
Prerequisites
Get your API key from: https://browserbase.com/settings
export BROWSERBASE_API_KEY="your_api_key"
When to Use Fetch vs Browser
| Use Case | Fetch API | Browser Skill |
|---|---|---|
| Static page content | Yes | Overkill |
| Check HTTP status/headers | Yes | No |
| JavaScript-rendered pages | No | Yes |
| Form interactions | No | Yes |
| Page behind bot detection | Possible (with proxies) | Yes (Browserbase Identity + Verified browser) |
| Simple scraping | Yes | Overkill |
| Speed | Fast | Slower |
Rule of thumb: Use Fetch for simple HTTP requests where you don't need JavaScript execution. Use the Browser skill when you need to interact with or render the page.
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