348 lines
16 KiB
Python
348 lines
16 KiB
Python
"""Skyvern MCP Tools.
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This module provides MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools for browser automation
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and workflow management. Tools are registered with FastMCP and can be used by
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AI assistants like Claude.
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"""
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from fastmcp import FastMCP
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from .blocks import (
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skyvern_block_schema,
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skyvern_block_validate,
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)
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from .browser import (
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skyvern_act,
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skyvern_click,
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skyvern_evaluate,
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skyvern_extract,
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skyvern_hover,
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skyvern_login,
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skyvern_navigate,
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skyvern_press_key,
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skyvern_run_task,
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skyvern_screenshot,
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skyvern_scroll,
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skyvern_select_option,
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skyvern_type,
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skyvern_validate,
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skyvern_wait,
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)
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from .credential import (
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skyvern_credential_delete,
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skyvern_credential_get,
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skyvern_credential_list,
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)
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from .prompts import build_workflow, debug_automation, extract_data
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from .session import (
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skyvern_session_close,
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skyvern_session_connect,
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skyvern_session_create,
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skyvern_session_get,
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skyvern_session_list,
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)
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from .workflow import (
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skyvern_workflow_cancel,
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skyvern_workflow_create,
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skyvern_workflow_delete,
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skyvern_workflow_get,
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skyvern_workflow_list,
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skyvern_workflow_run,
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skyvern_workflow_status,
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skyvern_workflow_update,
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)
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mcp = FastMCP(
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"Skyvern",
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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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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 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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## Quick Start — First Tool to Call
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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 | 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. 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 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 one-off — for reusable automations, use skyvern_workflow_create
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## Engine Selection
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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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| Context | Engine | Set how |
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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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**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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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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**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 interactively first, then skyvern_workflow_create with one block per logical step, then skyvern_workflow_run to test.
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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 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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4. Navigate to login page: skyvern_navigate
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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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## 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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Validate blocks with skyvern_block_validate() before submitting.
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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" 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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Block 2 (navigation): "Fill in the business name and click Continue"
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Block 3 (navigation): "Enter owner info and SSN, click Continue"
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Block 4 (extraction): "Extract the confirmation number from the results page"
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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.
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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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- **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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- **conditional** — branch based on conditions
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- **code** — run Python code for data transformation
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- **text_prompt** — LLM text generation (no browser)
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- **action** — single focused action on the current page
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- **goto_url** — navigate directly to a URL
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- **wait** — pause for a condition or time
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- **login** — log into a site using stored credentials
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- **validation** — assert a condition on the page
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- **http_request** — call an external API
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- **send_email** — send a notification email
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- **file_download** / **file_upload** — download or upload files
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For full schemas and descriptions, call skyvern_block_schema().
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## Testing Feasibility (try before you build)
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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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## 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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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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# -- Session management --
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_session_create)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_session_close)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_session_list)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_session_get)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_session_connect)
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# -- Primary tools (AI-powered exploration + observation) --
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_act)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_extract)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_validate)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_run_task)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_login)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_navigate)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_screenshot)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_evaluate)
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# -- Precision tools (selector/intent-based browser primitives) --
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_click)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_hover)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_type)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_scroll)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_select_option)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_press_key)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_wait)
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# -- Block discovery + validation (no browser needed) --
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_block_schema)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_block_validate)
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# -- Credential lookup (no browser needed) --
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_credential_list)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_credential_get)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_credential_delete)
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# -- Workflow management (CRUD + execution, no browser needed) --
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_workflow_list)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_workflow_get)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_workflow_create)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_workflow_update)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_workflow_delete)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_workflow_run)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_workflow_status)
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mcp.tool()(skyvern_workflow_cancel)
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# -- Admin impersonation (cloud-only, session-level org switching) --
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try:
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from cloud.mcp_admin_tools import register_admin_tools # noqa: PLC0415
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register_admin_tools(mcp)
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except ImportError:
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pass
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# -- Prompts (methodology guides injected into LLM conversations) --
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mcp.prompt()(build_workflow)
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mcp.prompt()(debug_automation)
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mcp.prompt()(extract_data)
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__all__ = [
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"mcp",
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# Session
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"skyvern_session_create",
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"skyvern_session_close",
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"skyvern_session_list",
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"skyvern_session_get",
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"skyvern_session_connect",
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# Primary (AI-powered)
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"skyvern_act",
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"skyvern_extract",
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"skyvern_validate",
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"skyvern_run_task",
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"skyvern_login",
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"skyvern_navigate",
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"skyvern_screenshot",
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"skyvern_evaluate",
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# Precision (selector/intent browser primitives)
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"skyvern_click",
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"skyvern_hover",
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"skyvern_type",
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"skyvern_scroll",
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"skyvern_select_option",
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"skyvern_press_key",
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"skyvern_wait",
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# Block discovery + validation
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"skyvern_block_schema",
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"skyvern_block_validate",
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# Credential lookup
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"skyvern_credential_list",
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"skyvern_credential_get",
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"skyvern_credential_delete",
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# Workflow management
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"skyvern_workflow_list",
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"skyvern_workflow_get",
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"skyvern_workflow_create",
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"skyvern_workflow_update",
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"skyvern_workflow_delete",
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"skyvern_workflow_run",
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"skyvern_workflow_status",
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"skyvern_workflow_cancel",
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# Prompts
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"build_workflow",
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"debug_automation",
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"extract_data",
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]
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