exploring-autocapture-events

Explore PostHog $autocapture events to validate selectors and create actions.

Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FrekiManagarm/dunlo --skill exploring-autocapture-events-frekimanagarm
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Skill: exploring-autocapture-events
Source: https://github.com/FrekiManagarm/dunlo/tree/main/.agents/skills/exploring-autocapture-events
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FrekiManagarm/dunlo --skill exploring-autocapture-events-frekimanagarm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you investigate PostHog $autocapture event data to understand which elements users interact with and to turn those findings into reliable selector-based analyses and actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Audit autocapture coverage: Verify whether $autocapture events exist in your data and ensure autocapture isn’t disabled via PostHog project settings or the posthog-js init configuration.
  • Explore interactions using elements_chain materializations: Use pre-parsed fields like elements_chain_elements, elements_chain_texts, and elements_chain_href to quickly identify common clicked targets.
  • Find and validate candidate selectors: Prioritize stable selector sources (data-attr/data-*), evaluate selector uniqueness against elements_chain, and refine with URL/text/href filters.
  • Convert insights into durable actions: Create a posthog:action-create step for recurring reporting and confirm correctness using matchesAction().

Quick Start

Ask to explore the top clicked elements for the last 7 days, then generate a unique CSS selector based on a data-attr value and draft the posthog action to track that click on a specific page.

Frequently Asked Questions about exploring-autocapture-events

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find what elements users click using PostHog autocapture events?▼

You can find what elements users click by exploring PostHog $autocapture events and querying materialized fields like elements_chain_elements and elements_chain_href to identify common interaction targets within a specific time window.

How do I create a durable PostHog action from a CSS selector?▼

To create a durable PostHog action from a CSS selector, identify a stable anchor like a data-attr value in the elements_chain, verify its uniqueness, and use a posthog action-create step to track that click.

What is the best way to validate selector uniqueness in PostHog element interactions?▼

The best way to validate selector uniqueness for PostHog element interactions is to evaluate the elements_chain using regex matching to ensure your data-attr, ID, or href selector accurately targets only the intended click events.

Why are my PostHog autocapture events missing or not showing up?▼

PostHog autocapture events may be missing if autocapture is disabled in your project settings or the posthog-js init configuration, so you need to verify your coverage and configuration first.

Can I use HogQL to inspect elements_chain for selector discovery in PostHog?▼

Yes, you can use HogQL to inspect elements_chain for selector discovery, applying regex matching against materialized columns to evaluate selector fidelity and find stable anchors like data-* attributes and texts.