Owner action: sign Browser Use CLA, then publish X

[aaronlab]

This tracks the current launch actions that require the owner's personal account, login session, 2FA, and human replies.

Do not ask for stars, upvotes, reposts, vote swaps, or artificial engagement. Ask for Browser Use debugging workflow feedback.

Current status

• Live repo metrics: 3 stars, 22 forks, 0 watchers.
• The 1000-star objective is not complete.
• Current release: v0.1.20.
• PyPI package: browsertrace==0.1.20.
• BrowserTrace open PRs: 0.
• Current open good-first issue: Docs: explain compare API use case in Browser Use guide #384.
• Strongest growth blocker: Browser Use official example PR browser-use/browser-use#4826 is still blocked on the owner-only CLA check.

Current 1-minute blocker

Sign the Browser Use CLA for the official example PR first:

https://cla-assistant.io/browser-use/browser-use?pullRequest=4826

If the status remains pending after signing, use the CLA recheck link:

https://cla-assistant.io/check/browser-use/browser-use?pullRequest=4826

Why this comes first: browser-use/browser-use#4826 is the strongest ecosystem placement now. Code-style, type-checker, tests, GitGuardian, and review checks pass; the remaining blocker is license/cla, and Codex cannot sign it for you.

Next action after CLA

Publish this X single post from the owner's personal account. Attach docs/demo.mp4. If the platform asks for alt text, use the media alt text below.

Browser Use failed on a local `.html` upload: the upload preview never appeared.

That `.html` case is just the demo. BrowserTrace replays browser-agent runs and compares failed vs good runs.

What should it capture?
https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace

After posting, send the post URL back to Codex so metrics can be logged and replies can be monitored.

Media alt text

BrowserTrace timeline for a failed Browser Use run, showing a screenshot, URL, action, model output, status, and the failed step highlighted in red.

Decision

Do not spend more launch energy on broad low-conversion directories right now. Existing listing PRs should be monitored, but new submissions should wait unless the target is clearly high-fit and non-duplicative.

The current growth path is:

1. unblock the Browser Use official example PR by signing the CLA;
2. publish one owner-channel Browser Use debugging story;
3. monitor real replies and turn concrete workflow feedback into docs/issues;
4. only then continue LinkedIn, WeChat/Jike, Show HN, Product Hunt, and targeted emails from the prepared packets.

Current story

The live demo replays a Browser Use-shaped local HTML upload navigation failure: the run tries to upload file:///tmp/browsertrace-report.html, but the page navigates to the local file path and the upload preview never appears.

This is the demo story, not the product boundary. BrowserTrace also replays Browser Use, Stagehand, Skyvern, Playwright + LLM, and custom computer-use runs, with Browser Use as the primary wedge.

Use this story in replies if someone asks what kind of failure BrowserTrace helps debug.

Prepared materials

• 5-minute social packet: docs/launch/owner-social-post-packet.md
• Day 1 packet: docs/launch/day-1-publish-packet.md
• Channel copy: docs/launch/channel-copy.md
• Owner queue: docs/launch/owner-publish-queue.md
• Response notes: docs/launch/response-templates.md
• Primary media: docs/demo.mp4
• Backup image: docs/demo-poster.png
• Social preview / Product Hunt image: docs/social-preview.png

Ready links

• Repo: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace
• Live demo: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/
• Browser Use guide: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/browser-use-debugging.html
• Failure patterns: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/browser-agent-failure-patterns.html
• Public-safe demo export: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/download/v0.1.20/browsertrace-demo-public.html
• PyPI: https://pypi.org/project/browsertrace/
• Release: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.20
• Launch discussion: BrowserTrace v0.1.19: replay and compare Browser Use failures locally #6
• Good-first issue queue: good first issue Good for newcomers
• Current good-first issue: Docs: explain compare API use case in Browser Use guide #384
• First PR Recipe: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#first-pr-recipe

Try-it reply

Use this when someone asks how to try it locally:

uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace doctor
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace demo
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace list
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace

Persistent install:

pip install "browsertrace[ui]"
browsertrace doctor
browsertrace demo
browsertrace

Then open http://127.0.0.1:3000 and click demo: Browser Use local HTML upload navigation failure.

Privacy reply

Use this when someone asks whether a real trace can be safely shared publicly:

browsertrace export <run_id> --public -o public.html

--public omits prompt/model I/O, screenshots, and URLs from the standalone HTML export. Use individual redaction flags only when someone wants to keep some fields visible.

Follow-up checklist

• Sign Browser Use CLA for browser-use/browser-use#4826.
• Recheck license/cla if needed.
• Publish X post with docs/demo.mp4.
• Send the post URL back to Codex.
• Add a metrics row after the post URL is available.
• Monitor replies for Browser Use debugging workflow feedback.
• Convert recurring concrete feedback into docs/issues.
• Only after X is live, consider LinkedIn, WeChat/Jike, Show HN, Product Hunt, console.dev, and AgDex from the prepared packets.

Stop rules

• Do not post into generic groups where people are not building agents.
• Do not ask anyone to star, upvote, repost, or trade engagement.
• Do not use generated replies verbatim.
• Stop posting in any community that pushes back on self-promotion.
• Reply personally; use response templates as notes, not pasted automation.

[aaronlab]

Repo-side Day 1 update is ready for the owner posts.

New release to use in launch replies:
https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.4

What changed for public sharing:

browsertrace export <run_id> --redact -o public.html

This keeps screenshots, actions, URLs, status, and errors while omitting prompt/model I/O. Use this in privacy replies when someone asks whether a real trace can be shared safely.

Updated owner-facing docs:

• docs/launch/day-1-publish-packet.md
• docs/launch/channel-copy.md
• docs/launch/owner-publish-queue.md

Still do not ask for stars/upvotes. Ask for feedback from people debugging real browser-agent failures.

[aaronlab]

Update 2026-05-09: repo-side launch links are now stronger for warm posts and replies.

Use these in order when the audience matches the stack:

• Browser Use guide: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/browser-use-debugging.html
• Stagehand guide: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/stagehand-debugging.html
• Skyvern guide: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/skyvern-debugging.html
• Playwright + LLM guide: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/playwright-llm-debugging.html
• Live exported trace: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/trace.html
• Repo: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace

For warm launch posts, lead with the debugging problem and ask for feedback from people who debug browser-agent failures. Do not ask for stars or upvotes.

[aaronlab]

Update 2026-05-09: use v0.1.7 as the current release in owner posts.

Release:
https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.7

New since v0.1.6:

• No-dependency Browser Use-shaped callback demo: examples/browser_use_callback_demo.py
• Browser-agent debugging comparison page: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/compare-browser-agent-debugging.html
• Playwright + LLM feedback issue: Feedback wanted: Playwright + LLM trace fields #12

Keep the ask feedback-oriented: which browser-agent failure context is missing from current logs/traces. Do not ask for stars or upvotes.

[aaronlab]

Update 2026-05-09: use v0.1.8 as the current release in owner posts.

Release:
https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.8

New since v0.1.7: browsertrace export --redact-screenshots lets users omit screenshots from exported HTML traces when page state may reveal private data.

Privacy reply snippet:

browsertrace export <run_id> --redact -o public.html
browsertrace export <run_id> --redact --redact-screenshots -o public.html

Keep the ask feedback-oriented: what else should a browser-agent trace redact before public sharing?

[aaronlab]

Update 2026-05-09: use v0.1.9 as the current release in owner posts.

Release:
https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.9

New since v0.1.8: browsertrace export --redact-urls lets users omit step URLs from exported HTML traces when private domains, query strings, tokens, or internal paths should not be shared.

Privacy reply snippet:

browsertrace export <run_id> --redact --redact-screenshots --redact-urls -o public.html

Keep the ask feedback-oriented: what else should a browser-agent trace redact before public sharing?

[aaronlab]

Historical note (2026-05-11): this earlier launch update is superseded by the PyPI release v0.1.16.
Current quick trial path: uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace doctor, uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace demo, then uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace.
Persistent install: pip install "browsertrace[ui]". Current release: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.16.

Update 2026-05-09: use v0.1.10 as the current release in owner posts.

Release:
https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.10

New since v0.1.9: browsertrace export --public is now the short public-safe sharing command. It omits prompt/model I/O, screenshots, and URLs from exported HTML traces.

Privacy reply snippet:

browsertrace export <run_id> --public -o public.html

Use individual redaction flags only when someone wants to keep some fields visible. Keep the ask feedback-oriented: what browser-agent failure context do people need at debug time?

[aaronlab]

Historical note (2026-05-11): this earlier asset link points to an older release.
Current public-safe demo export: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/download/v0.1.16/browsertrace-demo-public.html.

Public-safe demo asset is now linked from the launch kit and should be used when someone wants to inspect a share-safe export before installing:

https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/download/v0.1.10/browsertrace-demo-public.html

This export is generated with the public redaction path and omits prompt/model I/O, screenshots, and URLs.

[aaronlab]

Historical note (2026-05-11): this earlier launch update is superseded by the PyPI release v0.1.16.
Current quick trial path: uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace doctor, uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace demo, then uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace.
Persistent install: pip install "browsertrace[ui]". Current release: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.16.

Owner launch queue refresh 2026-05-10 00:13 CST:

Use current release v0.1.12 in any warm launch replies:

• Repo: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace
• Live demo: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/
• Release: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.12
• Public-safe demo export: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/download/v0.1.12/browsertrace-demo-public.html
• Good first issue for contributors: Docs: add browsertrace doctor troubleshooting notes #23

If posting before PyPI is enabled, use the verified GitHub-tag first-run path:

uvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.12" browsertrace doctor
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.12" browsertrace demo
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.12" browsertrace

The Day 2 Show HN packet now includes browsertrace doctor, a short uvx: command not found reply, and a contribution reply pointing to #23. Keep the ask workflow-specific: what state should BrowserTrace capture when browser-agent runs fail? Do not ask for stars, upvotes, reposts, or support.

[aaronlab]

Historical note (2026-05-11): this earlier launch update is superseded by the PyPI release v0.1.16.
Current quick trial path: uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace doctor, uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace demo, then uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace.
Persistent install: pip install "browsertrace[ui]". Current release: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.16.

Day 1 launch packets now point to v0.1.13. This release fixes first-run onboarding around browsertrace doctor and keeps the current pre-PyPI trial path verified:\n\nbash\nuvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.13" browsertrace doctor\nuvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.13" browsertrace demo\nuvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.13" browsertrace\n\n\nRelease: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.13

[aaronlab]

Historical note (2026-05-11): this earlier launch update is superseded by the PyPI release v0.1.16.
Current quick trial path: uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace doctor, uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace demo, then uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace.
Persistent install: pip install "browsertrace[ui]". Current release: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.16.

Fresh owner launch queue update (2026-05-10):

Use the current launch surface in personal posts/replies:

• Repo: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace
• Live demo: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/
• Release: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.14
• Public-safe demo export: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/download/v0.1.14/browsertrace-demo-public.html
• Current good-first issue: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/issues/187
• First PR Recipe: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#first-pr-recipe

Pre-PyPI trial path:

uvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.14" browsertrace doctor
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.14" browsertrace demo
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.14" browsertrace list
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui] @ git+https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace@v0.1.14" browsertrace

Recommended ask: request workflow feedback from people debugging Browser Use, Stagehand, Skyvern, Playwright + LLM, or custom computer-use failures. Do not ask for stars, upvotes, reposts, vote swaps, or artificial engagement.

[aaronlab]

Owner launch queue update: use the current PyPI launch surface for all personal posts and replies.

Current release: v0.1.16
PyPI: https://pypi.org/project/browsertrace/
Repo: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace
Live demo: https://aaronlab.github.io/browsertrace/
Release: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/tag/v0.1.16
Public-safe demo export: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/releases/download/v0.1.16/browsertrace-demo-public.html
Good first issue queue: good first issue Good for newcomers
First PR Recipe: https://github.com/aaronlab/browsertrace/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#first-pr-recipe

Use this trial path instead of the old GitHub-tag pre-PyPI commands:

uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace doctor
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace demo
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace list
uvx --from "browsertrace[ui]" browsertrace

Persistent install:

pip install "browsertrace[ui]"

Recommended ask: request workflow feedback from people debugging Browser Use, Stagehand, Skyvern, Playwright + LLM, or custom computer-use failures. Do not ask for stars, upvotes, reposts, vote swaps, or artificial engagement.

[aaronlab]

Release asset audit update (2026-05-10): the current v0.1.16 release has 24 asset downloads, all from the HTML demo exports:

• browsertrace-demo-public.html: 12 downloads
• browsertrace-demo.html: 12 downloads
• package wheel/sdist and media assets: 0 downloads

For Day 1 posts, lead with the live demo and public-safe export before asking people to install locally. Keep the ask as workflow feedback from browser-agent builders; do not ask for stars, upvotes, reposts, or artificial engagement.