ai-search-browser-uselisted

# AI Search Browser Use ## Overview Enable reliable AI-assisted web research by using **Chrome CDP** as the primary automation method. This approach connects to a Chrome instance with remote debugging enabled, allowing direct control over browser tabs for Gemini + Qwen queries. **Key Advantage**: CDP uses your logged-in Chrome profile, so no additional authentication is needed for Gemini and Qwen. ## Workflow ### 0) Check Prerequisites **Required: Python + websockets** ```bash python3 --version python3 -m pip show websockets ``` If `websockets` is missing, install in a venv: ```bash python3 -m venv .venv ./.venv/bin/pip install websockets ``` **Required: Google Chrome** Verify Chrome is installed: ```bash "/Applications/Google Chrome.app/Contents/MacOS/Google Chrome" --version ``` If not installed: - macOS: `brew install --cask google-chrome` - Windows: `winget install --id Google.Chrome -e` ### 1) Launch Chrome with CDP (Remote Debugging) **CRITICAL**: CDP requires a **non-default user data directory**. This serves two purposes: 1. **Allows running alongside your normal Chrome**: By using a separate `--user-data-dir`, the CDP Chrome runs as an independent process. You can continue using your regular Chrome without any conflicts. 2. **Preserves login state**: By cloning your existing Chrome profile, the CDP Chrome inherits your logged-in sessions for Gemini, Qwen, and other sites. **Clone your existing Chrome profile**: ```bash # Clean and clone profile (on