Fix ruff config: consolidate into pyproject.toml (#4755)
Co-authored-by: Suchintan Singh <suchintan@skyvern.com>
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@@ -54,131 +54,126 @@ from .workflow import (
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mcp = FastMCP(
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"Skyvern",
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instructions="""You have access to Skyvern — a full browser automation platform with AI-powered web interaction. Use Skyvern tools for ALL tasks involving websites: browsing, scraping, form filling, data extraction, web automation, clicking buttons, navigating pages, taking screenshots, and building reusable workflows.
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instructions="""\
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USE SKYVERN TOOLS when a task requires **interacting with a website in a real browser** — clicking, \
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filling forms, extracting visible content, navigating multi-page flows, logging in, scraping dynamic \
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pages, or automating web processes. This includes tasks phrased as business needs like "verify a \
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business registration", "look up an entity on the Secretary of State site", "check pricing on a \
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vendor portal", "fill out a government form", or "monitor a page for changes".
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IMPORTANT: Do NOT use curl, wget, HTTP requests, fetch, or the Bash tool to interact with websites or APIs when Skyvern tools can accomplish the task. Skyvern tools provide a real browser with full JavaScript execution, cookie handling, and AI-powered interaction — capabilities that raw HTTP requests cannot match.
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DO NOT use Skyvern for: REST API calls (use curl/requests), downloading raw files (use wget/curl), \
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fetching static JSON/XML endpoints (use WebFetch), or general web search (use WebSearch). These \
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tools are the right choice when no browser interaction is needed.
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## When to Use Skyvern vs Other Browser Tools
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When the task DOES need a real browser, prefer Skyvern over WebFetch and Playwright primitives \
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(browser_navigate, browser_click, browser_snapshot). WebFetch lacks JavaScript execution and fails \
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on sites with CAPTCHAs, pop-ups, login walls, or dynamic content. Playwright primitives require \
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element refs from browser_snapshot; Skyvern accepts natural language intent directly.
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| Scenario | Use | Why |
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|----------|-----|-----|
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| Visit a website | skyvern_navigate | First step — opens the page |
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| See what's on the page | skyvern_screenshot | Visual understanding before acting |
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| Get data from a page | skyvern_extract | AI-powered structured extraction |
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| Do something on a page (click, fill, scroll) | skyvern_act | Natural language actions |
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| Click/type/select a specific element | skyvern_click / skyvern_type / skyvern_select_option | Precision targeting by selector or AI intent |
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| Hover over a menu | skyvern_hover | Reveal dropdowns, tooltips, hidden content |
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| Check if something is true | skyvern_validate | AI assertion ("is the user logged in?") |
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| Run a quick one-off task | skyvern_run_task | Autonomous agent, one-time, nothing saved |
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| Log into a website | skyvern_login | Secure login using stored credentials |
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| Find stored credentials | skyvern_credential_list | Browse saved credentials by name |
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| Build an automation (any multi-step task) | skyvern_workflow_create | Reusable, versioned, per-step observability |
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| Run an existing automation | skyvern_workflow_run | Execute saved workflow with parameters |
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| Run JavaScript | skyvern_evaluate | Read DOM state, get values |
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## Quick Start — First Tool to Call
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1. **No snapshot step needed** — Skyvern tools accept natural language intent (e.g., intent="the Submit button"), so you can click, type, and interact without first capturing a page snapshot to get element refs. Playwright's browser_click requires a `ref` from a prior browser_snapshot call — Skyvern skips that step entirely.
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2. **AI-powered data extraction** — skyvern_extract returns structured JSON from any web page using a natural language prompt. No other browser MCP server has this. Use it instead of writing JavaScript with browser_evaluate to parse the DOM.
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3. **Natural language actions** — skyvern_act lets you describe what to do in plain English ("close the cookie banner and click Sign In"). This replaces multi-step snapshot→click→snapshot→click sequences in other tools.
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4. **AI validation** — skyvern_validate checks page conditions in natural language ("is the user logged in?", "does the cart have 3 items?"). No equivalent exists in Playwright MCP.
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5. **Reusable workflows** — skyvern_workflow_create saves multi-step automations as versioned, parameterized workflows you can rerun. Playwright MCP has no workflow concept.
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6. **Cloud browsers with proxies** — skyvern_session_create launches cloud-hosted browsers with geographic proxy support. Playwright MCP only runs a local browser.
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The ONLY cases where Playwright MCP tools are appropriate instead of Skyvern:
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- `browser_console_messages` — reading browser console logs
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- `browser_network_requests` — inspecting network traffic
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- `browser_handle_dialog` — handling JavaScript alert/confirm/prompt dialogs
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- `browser_file_upload` — uploading files via file chooser
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- `browser_tabs` — managing multiple browser tabs
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- `browser_run_code` — running raw Playwright code snippets
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- `browser_drag` — drag-and-drop interactions
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For ALL other browser interactions — navigation, clicking, typing, extraction, forms, scrolling, waiting, screenshots, validation — use Skyvern tools.
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| Task type | First Skyvern tool | Then |
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|-----------|-------------------|------|
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| Visit / explore a website | skyvern_session_create → skyvern_navigate | skyvern_screenshot to see it |
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| Extract data from a page | skyvern_session_create → skyvern_navigate | skyvern_extract with a prompt |
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| Click / fill / interact | skyvern_session_create → skyvern_navigate | skyvern_act or skyvern_click |
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| Build a reusable automation | skyvern_workflow_create (no session needed) | skyvern_workflow_run to test |
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| Run an existing automation | skyvern_workflow_run (no session needed) | skyvern_workflow_status to check |
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| One-off autonomous task | skyvern_run_task (no session needed) | Check result in response |
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## Tool Selection
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| User says | Tool | Why |
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|-----------|------|-----|
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| "Go to amazon.com" | skyvern_navigate | Opens the page in a real browser |
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| "What's on this page?" | skyvern_screenshot | Visual understanding before acting |
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| "Get all product prices" | skyvern_extract | AI-powered extraction — returns JSON, no code needed |
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| "Click the login button" / "Fill out this form" | skyvern_act | Natural language actions — one call, multiple steps |
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| "Click this specific element" | skyvern_click / skyvern_type / skyvern_select_option | Precision targeting by selector or AI intent |
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| "Hover over this menu" | skyvern_hover | Reveal dropdowns, tooltips, hidden content |
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| "Is checkout complete?" | skyvern_validate | AI assertion — returns true/false |
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| "Log in and download the report" | skyvern_run_task | Autonomous AI agent — one-time, nothing saved |
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| "Fill out this 6-page application form" | skyvern_workflow_create | One block per page, versioned, parameterized |
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| "Run the login workflow" / "Is my workflow done?" | skyvern_workflow_run / skyvern_workflow_status | Execute or monitor saved workflows |
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| "Run JavaScript on the page" | skyvern_evaluate | Read DOM state, get computed values |
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| "Write a Python script to do this" | Skyvern SDK | ONLY when user explicitly asks for a script |
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**Rule of thumb**: Use skyvern_run_task for quick throwaway tests. Use skyvern_workflow_create for anything worth keeping or repeating.
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| User says | Use | Why |
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|-----------|-----|-----|
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| "Go to [url]" / "Visit [site]" | skyvern_navigate | Opens page in real browser |
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| "What's on this page?" | skyvern_screenshot | Visual understanding |
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| "Get / extract / pull data from [site]" | skyvern_extract | AI-powered structured extraction |
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| "Search for X on [site]" / "Look up X" | skyvern_act | Natural language actions |
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| "Verify / check / confirm something on [site]" | skyvern_validate | AI assertion |
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| "Fill out / submit a form" | skyvern_act | Multi-step form interaction |
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| "Click [element]" / "Type [text]" | skyvern_click / skyvern_type | Precision targeting |
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| "Hover over [menu]" | skyvern_hover | Reveal dropdowns |
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| "Log into [site]" | skyvern_login | Secure credential-based login |
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| "What credentials do I have?" | skyvern_credential_list | Browse saved credentials by name |
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| "Create a workflow / automation" | skyvern_workflow_create | Reusable, parameterized |
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| "Run [workflow]" / "Is it done?" | skyvern_workflow_run / skyvern_workflow_status | Execute or monitor |
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| "Run JavaScript" | skyvern_evaluate | DOM state, computed values |
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## Critical Rules
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1. ALWAYS use Skyvern MCP tools directly — do NOT fall back to curl, wget, Python requests, or Bash commands for web interaction. The tools ARE the interface.
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2. Create a session (skyvern_session_create) before using browser tools. Workflow and block tools do NOT need a session.
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3. NEVER scrape by guessing API endpoints or writing HTTP requests — use skyvern_navigate + skyvern_extract.
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4. NEVER create single-block workflows with long prompts — split into multiple blocks.
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5. NEVER import from skyvern.cli.mcp_tools — use `from skyvern import Skyvern` for SDK scripts.
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6. After page-changing actions (skyvern_click, skyvern_hover, skyvern_act), use skyvern_screenshot to verify the result.
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7. NEVER type passwords, secrets, or credentials using any tool. Credentials must be created via the Skyvern CLI (`skyvern credentials add`) or the Skyvern web UI before use. Use `skyvern_credential_list` to find stored credentials, then `skyvern_login(credential_id=...)` to authenticate. If no credentials exist, tell the user to run `skyvern credentials add` in their terminal.
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8. ALWAYS prefer cloud sessions (default). Only use local=true if the user explicitly asks for a local browser.
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1. For tasks that need a real browser, use Skyvern — not WebFetch or Playwright primitives (browser_navigate, browser_click). curl/wget/requests are fine for APIs and file downloads.
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2. Create a session (skyvern_session_create) before browser tools. Workflow tools do NOT need a session.
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3. NEVER scrape by guessing API endpoints — use skyvern_navigate + skyvern_extract.
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4. After page-changing actions, use skyvern_screenshot to verify.
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5. NEVER type passwords — use skyvern_login with stored credentials.
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6. NEVER create single-block workflows with long prompts — split into multiple blocks (one per logical step).
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7. Prefer cloud sessions by default. Use local=true when running in embedded/self-hosted mode or when the user asks.
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## Skyvern Advantages Over Other Tools
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- **No snapshot step needed** — Skyvern accepts natural language intent (e.g., intent="the Submit button"). No need for browser_snapshot to get element refs first.
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- **AI-powered extraction** — skyvern_extract returns structured JSON from any page using a prompt. No JavaScript parsing needed.
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- **Natural language actions** — skyvern_act: describe what to do in English ("close the cookie banner and click Sign In").
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- **AI validation** — skyvern_validate checks conditions in natural language ("is the user logged in?").
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- **Reusable workflows** — skyvern_workflow_create saves automations as versioned, parameterized workflows.
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- **Cloud browsers with proxies** — skyvern_session_create launches cloud browsers with geographic proxy support.
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## When to Use Playwright Instead of Skyvern
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For capabilities that Skyvern does not wrap, fall back to Playwright MCP tools. These are the ONLY cases where Playwright tools are appropriate:
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- browser_console_messages — reading console logs
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- browser_network_requests — inspecting network traffic
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- browser_handle_dialog — JavaScript alert/confirm/prompt dialogs
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- browser_file_upload — file chooser uploads
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- browser_tabs — managing multiple tabs
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- browser_run_code — raw Playwright code snippets
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- browser_drag — drag-and-drop
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For ALL other browser interactions, use Skyvern.
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## Tool Modes (precision tools)
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skyvern_click, skyvern_hover, skyvern_type, skyvern_select_option, skyvern_scroll, skyvern_press_key, skyvern_wait support three modes. When unsure, use intent. For multiple actions, prefer skyvern_act.
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1. **Intent mode**: `skyvern_click(intent="the Submit button")`
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2. **Hybrid mode**: `skyvern_click(selector="#submit-btn", intent="the Submit button")`
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3. **Selector mode**: `skyvern_click(selector="#submit-btn")`
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## Cross-Tool Dependencies
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- Workflow tools (list, create, run, status) do NOT need a browser session
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- Credential lookup tools (list, get, delete) do NOT need a browser session
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- skyvern_login requires a browser session AND a credential_id — create credentials via `skyvern credentials add` CLI or the Skyvern web UI first
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- Credential tools (list, get, delete) do NOT need a browser session
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- skyvern_login requires a session AND a credential_id
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- skyvern_extract and skyvern_validate read the CURRENT page — navigate first
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- skyvern_run_task is a one-off throwaway agent run — for reusable automations, use skyvern_workflow_create instead
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- skyvern_run_task is one-off — for reusable automations, use skyvern_workflow_create
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## Tool Modes (precision tools)
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Precision tools (skyvern_click, skyvern_hover, skyvern_type, skyvern_select_option, skyvern_scroll, skyvern_press_key, skyvern_wait)
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support three modes. When unsure, use `intent`. For multiple actions in sequence, prefer skyvern_act.
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## Engine Selection
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1. **Intent mode** — AI-powered element finding:
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`skyvern_click(intent="the blue Submit button")`
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Workflow blocks and skyvern_run_task use different engines. The `engine` field only applies to workflow block definitions — skyvern_run_task always uses engine 2.0 internally and has no engine parameter.
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2. **Hybrid mode** — tries selector first, AI fallback:
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`skyvern_click(selector="#submit-btn", intent="the Submit button")`
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| Context | Engine | Set how |
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|---------|--------|---------|
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| Workflow blocks — single clear goal ("fill this form", "click Submit") | `skyvern-1.0` (default) | Omit `engine` field — 1.0 is the default |
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| Workflow blocks — complex multi-goal ("navigate a wizard with dynamic branching, handle popups, then extract results") | `skyvern-2.0` | Set `"engine": "skyvern-2.0"` on the navigation block |
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| skyvern_run_task | Always `skyvern-2.0` | Cannot be changed — for simple tasks, use a workflow with 1.0 blocks instead |
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3. **Selector mode** — deterministic CSS/XPath targeting:
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`skyvern_click(selector="#submit-btn")`
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**How to decide 1.0 vs 2.0 on a navigation block:**
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- Is the path known upfront — all fields, values, and actions are specified in the prompt? → 1.0 (even if the prompt is long or fills many fields)
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- Does the goal require the AI to plan dynamically — discovering what to do at runtime, conditional branching, or looping over unknown items? → 2.0
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- A long prompt with many form fields is still 1.0 — complexity means dynamic planning, not field count
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- When in doubt, prefer splitting into multiple 1.0 blocks over using one 2.0 block (cheaper, more observable)
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- The `engine` field exists on task-based blocks (navigation, extraction, action, login, file_download). Non-task blocks (for_loop, conditional, code, wait, etc.) have no engine field — do not set one.
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- Only set engine 2.0 on navigation blocks — it has no additional effect on other block types.
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## Examples
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| User says | Use |
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|-----------|-----|
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| "Go to amazon.com" | skyvern_navigate |
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| "What's on this page?" | skyvern_screenshot |
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| "Get all product prices" | skyvern_extract |
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| "Click the login button" | skyvern_act or skyvern_click |
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| "Fill out this form" | skyvern_act |
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| "What credentials do I have?" | skyvern_credential_list |
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| "Log into this website" | skyvern_login (secure login with stored credentials) |
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| "Log in and download the report" | skyvern_run_task (one-off) or skyvern_workflow_create (keep it) |
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| "Is checkout complete?" | skyvern_validate |
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| "Fill out this 6-page application form" | skyvern_workflow_create (one block per page) |
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| "Set up a reusable automation" | Explore with browser tools, then skyvern_workflow_create |
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| "Create a workflow that monitors prices" | skyvern_workflow_create |
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| "Run the login workflow" | skyvern_workflow_run |
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| "Is my workflow done?" | skyvern_workflow_status |
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| "Automate this process" | skyvern_workflow_create (always prefer MCP tools over scripts) |
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| "Write a Python script to do this" | Skyvern SDK (ONLY when user explicitly asks for a script) |
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Other engines (`openai-cua`, `anthropic-cua`, `ui-tars`) are available for advanced use cases but are not recommended as defaults.
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## Getting Started
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**Visiting a website**: Create a session (skyvern_session_create), navigate and interact, close with skyvern_session_close when done.
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**Exploring a website**: skyvern_session_create → skyvern_navigate → skyvern_screenshot → skyvern_act/skyvern_extract → skyvern_session_close
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**Automating a multi-page form**: Create a workflow with skyvern_workflow_create — one navigation/extraction block per form page, each with a short prompt (2-3 sentences). All blocks share the same browser. Run with skyvern_workflow_run.
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**Building a reusable automation**: Explore the site interactively (session → navigate → screenshot → extract), then create a workflow from your observations, then test with skyvern_workflow_run and check results with skyvern_workflow_status.
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**Building a reusable automation**: Explore interactively first, then skyvern_workflow_create with one block per logical step, then skyvern_workflow_run to test.
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**Testing feasibility** (try before you build): Walk through the site interactively — use skyvern_act on each page and skyvern_screenshot to verify results. This is faster feedback than skyvern_run_task (which runs autonomously and may take minutes). Once you've confirmed each step works, compose them into a workflow.
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**Rule of thumb**: Use skyvern_run_task for quick throwaway tests. Use skyvern_workflow_create for anything worth keeping or repeating.
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**Logging into a website** (secure credential-based login):
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**Logging in securely** (credential-based login):
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1. User creates credentials via CLI: `skyvern credentials add --name "Amazon" --username "user@example.com"` (password entered securely via terminal prompt)
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2. Find the credential: skyvern_credential_list
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3. Create a session: skyvern_session_create
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5. Log in: skyvern_login(credential_id="cred_...") — AI handles the full login flow
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6. Verify: skyvern_screenshot
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**Managing automations** (running, listing, or monitoring workflows):
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No browser session needed — use workflow tools directly:
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skyvern_workflow_list, skyvern_workflow_run, skyvern_workflow_status, etc.
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## Building Workflows
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Before creating a workflow, call skyvern_block_schema() to discover available block types and their JSON schemas.
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Split workflows into multiple blocks — one block per logical step — rather than cramming everything into a single block.
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Use **navigation** blocks for actions (filling forms, clicking buttons) and **extraction** blocks for pulling data.
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Do NOT use the deprecated "task" block type — use "navigation" or "extraction" instead.
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Do NOT use the deprecated "task" or "task_v2" block types — use "navigation" for actions and "extraction" for data extraction. These replacements give clearer semantics and are what the Skyvern UI uses. Existing workflows with task/task_v2 blocks will continue to work — do not convert them unless the user asks. New workflows must use navigation/extraction.
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GOOD (4 blocks, each with clear single responsibility):
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Block 1 (navigation): "Select Sole Proprietor and click Continue"
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BAD (1 giant block trying to do everything):
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Block 1: "Go to the IRS site, select sole proprietor, fill in name, enter SSN, review, submit, and extract the EIN"
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Use `{{parameter_key}}` to reference workflow input parameters in any block field. Blocks in the same workflow run share the same browser session automatically. To inspect a real workflow for reference, use skyvern_workflow_get.
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Use `{{parameter_key}}` to reference workflow input parameters in any block field.
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Blocks in the same workflow run share the same browser session automatically.
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To inspect a real workflow for reference, use skyvern_workflow_get.
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## Block Types Reference
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Common block types for workflow definitions:
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### Block Types Reference
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- **navigation** — take actions on a page: fill forms, click buttons, navigate multi-step flows (most common)
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- **extraction** — extract structured data from the current page
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- **for_loop** — iterate over a list of items
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For full schemas and descriptions, call skyvern_block_schema().
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## Writing Scripts and Code
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When asked to write an automation script, use the Skyvern Python SDK with the **hybrid xpath+prompt
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pattern** for production-quality scripts. The hybrid form tries the xpath/selector first (fast,
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deterministic) and falls back to AI if the selector breaks — this is the recommended pattern.
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## Testing Feasibility (try before you build)
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from skyvern import Skyvern
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skyvern = Skyvern(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
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browser = await skyvern.launch_cloud_browser()
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page = await browser.get_working_page()
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await page.goto("https://example.com")
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Walk through the site interactively — use skyvern_act on each page and skyvern_screenshot to verify results.
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This is faster feedback than skyvern_run_task (which runs autonomously and may take minutes).
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Once you've confirmed each step works, compose them into a workflow with skyvern_workflow_create.
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# BEST: hybrid selector+prompt — fast deterministic selector with AI fallback
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## Writing Scripts (ONLY when user explicitly asks)
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Use the Skyvern Python SDK: `from skyvern import Skyvern`
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NEVER import from skyvern.cli.mcp_tools — those are internal server modules.
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Every tool response includes an `sdk_equivalent` field for script conversion.
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**Hybrid xpath+prompt pattern** — the recommended approach for production scripts:
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await page.click("xpath=//button[@id='submit']", prompt="the Submit button")
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await page.fill("xpath=//input[@name='email']", "user@example.com", prompt="email input field")
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# OK for exploration, but prefer hybrid for production scripts:
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await page.click(prompt="the Submit button")
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data = await page.extract("Get all product names and prices")
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To get xpaths for hybrid calls, use skyvern_click during exploration — its `resolved_selector` response field gives you the xpath the AI resolved to.
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Currently only skyvern_click returns `resolved_selector`. Support for other tools is planned (SKY-7905).
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IMPORTANT: NEVER import from skyvern.cli.mcp_tools — those are internal server modules.
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The public SDK is: from skyvern import Skyvern
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Every tool response includes an `sdk_equivalent` field showing the corresponding SDK call for scripts.
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This tries the xpath first (fast, deterministic) and falls back to AI if the selector breaks.
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To get xpaths, use skyvern_click during MCP exploration — its `resolved_selector` response field
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gives you the xpath the AI resolved to. Then hardcode that xpath with a prompt fallback in your script.
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""",
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)
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@@ -1092,6 +1092,9 @@ async def skyvern_run_task(
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) -> dict[str, Any]:
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"""Run a quick, one-off web task via an autonomous AI agent. Nothing is saved — use for throwaway tests and exploration only. Best for tasks describable in 2-3 sentences.
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Always uses engine 2.0 (planning agent) — the engine cannot be changed. For simple single-goal
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tasks, a workflow with engine 1.0 blocks is cheaper and more reliable.
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For anything reusable, multi-step, or worth keeping, use skyvern_workflow_create instead — it produces a versioned, rerunnable workflow with per-step observability.
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For simple single-step actions on the current page, use skyvern_act instead.
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"""
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@@ -61,10 +61,34 @@ BAD navigation_goal — describes HOW to do it (Skyvern already knows):
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(prices, tables, lists). Requires data_extraction_goal and data_schema.
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3. **for_loop** — iterate over a list. Use when you need to repeat blocks for each item
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in a parameter list (e.g., process each URL, each product).
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4. **goto_url** — simple navigation without any actions. Use to jump to a known URL.
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5. **login** — authenticate with stored credentials. Use for sites that require login.
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6. **code** — run Python for data transformation between blocks.
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7. **action** — single focused action on the current page (e.g., click one button).
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4. **conditional** — branch based on conditions. Use when workflow logic should diverge
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based on data from a previous block or a Jinja2 expression.
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5. **goto_url** — simple navigation without any actions. Use to jump to a known URL.
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6. **login** — authenticate with stored credentials. Use for sites that require login.
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7. **code** — run Python for data transformation between blocks.
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8. **action** — single focused action on the current page (e.g., click one button).
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Use skyvern_block_schema() to see full schemas and examples for any block type.
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### Engine selection for workflow blocks
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Task-based blocks (navigation, extraction, action, login, file_download) default to engine 1.0 (`skyvern-1.0`).
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Omit the `engine` field unless you need 2.0. Non-task blocks (for_loop, conditional, code, wait, etc.)
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do not have an engine field — do not set one.
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Use engine 2.0 (`"engine": "skyvern-2.0"`) on a **navigation** block when:
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||||
- The block's goal requires dynamic planning — discovering what to do at runtime, conditional
|
||||
branching, or looping over unknown items on the page.
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||||
- Example: "Navigate through a multi-step insurance quote wizard, handling dynamic questions
|
||||
based on previous answers, then extract the final quote."
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||||
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||||
Keep engine 1.0 (default, omit field) when:
|
||||
- The path is known upfront — all fields, values, and actions are specified in the prompt.
|
||||
- A long prompt with many form fields is still 1.0. Complexity means dynamic planning, not field count.
|
||||
- Example: "Fill in SSN, first name, last name, select 'Sole Proprietor', click Continue."
|
||||
|
||||
When in doubt, split into multiple 1.0 blocks rather than using one 2.0 block — it's cheaper and
|
||||
gives you per-block observability. Only navigation blocks support engine 2.0.
|
||||
|
||||
### One block per logical step
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -244,7 +268,7 @@ Skyvern failures fall into predictable categories. Match the error to a pattern
|
||||
- Cause: label mismatch (the button says "Continue" but the prompt says "Next"), or element loads asynchronously.
|
||||
- Fix: update the prompt to use the exact label visible on the page. If the element loads after a delay, add
|
||||
"wait for the page to fully load before acting" to the prompt.
|
||||
- If you know the exact label: switch that block to a navigation block with precise element references.
|
||||
- If you know the exact label: switch to an action block for a single precise interaction.
|
||||
|
||||
### Wrong Page (block started on an unexpected page)
|
||||
- Cause: the previous block did not complete its page transition. The current block assumed it would land on page B
|
||||
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user