Lightpanda

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Fast headless browser for CDP data tasks.

Authorlightpanda-io
Version1.0.0
Installs0

System Documentation

What problem does it solve?

Lightpanda addresses the need for a fast, low-resource, CDP-compatible browser for data extraction and automation, replacing heavier Chrome-based workflows when graphical rendering is unnecessary.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lightweight, headless browser with CDP support for Playwright/Puppeteer
  • Drop-in replacement for Chrome/Chromium in data extraction and web automation
  • Nightly binary with easy install and simple server startup for automated pipelines
  • Use Case: run web scrapes on Linux/macOS with reduced resource usage and lower fingerprinting

Quick Start

Run install.sh to install Lightpanda, then start the server and connect with Playwright or Puppeteer via CDP.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

curl

Components

Standard package

💻 Claude Code Installation

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Please help me install this Skill:
Name: Lightpanda
Download link: https://github.com/lightpanda-io/agent-skill/archive/main.zip#lightpanda

Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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