metabrowser

Launch a web-based file browser for local and remote directory inspection.

1|Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jlevy/metabrowser --skill metabrowser
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: metabrowser
Source: https://github.com/jlevy/metabrowser/tree/main/skills/metabrowser
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jlevy/metabrowser --skill metabrowser

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Metabrowser solves the frustration of clunky, non-transparent file management by providing a high-performance, web-based interface optimized for developers and agents to inspect code, logs, and structured data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Advanced File Rendering: Provides clean, typography-focused views for Markdown, logs, JSON, JSONL, and YAML files.
  • Scalable Tree Navigation: Efficiently handles large directories with thousands of files, offering aggregate disk usage and modification tracking.
  • Agent-Hackable Architecture: Allows for custom plugin-based rendering of arbitrary file types, making it ideal for inspecting complex project artifacts or streaming log files.

Quick Start

Use the metabrowser skill to launch a local server and browse the current directory by running the provided uvx command.

Frequently Asked Questions about metabrowser

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I browse local directory files for agent-assisted development workflows?▼

You can browse local directory files for agent-assisted development by launching a local server using a uvx command, which provides a web-based interface to inspect code, logs, and structured data.

What is the best way to view large local directories with thousands of files?▼

To view large local directories with thousands of files, you need scalable tree navigation that offers efficient file tree exploration alongside aggregate disk usage tracking and modification monitoring.

Can I render structured data streams like JSON and YAML in a local file browser?▼

Yes, you can render structured data streams like JSON, JSONL, and YAML in a local file browser that provides clean, typography-focused views specifically designed for developer inspection workflows.

Does the file browser support custom plugin-based rendering for arbitrary file types?▼

Yes, the file browser supports custom plugin-based rendering for arbitrary file types through an agent-hackable architecture, allowing you to inspect complex project artifacts or streaming log files.

How do I inspect streaming log files locally without clunky file management tools?▼

You can inspect streaming log files locally by launching a high-performance, web-based file browsing interface that provides clean rendering and transparent management for logs and structured data.

What are the limitations of using a web-based file browser for remote directory inspection?▼

While web-based file browsing supports remote directory inspection, limitations may arise depending on custom plugin availability for arbitrary file types and the performance of remote connections during large directory navigation.