Open Browser

Node type: open_browser · Version: 1 · Category: Browser Start a managed Chromium session. This node does not declare an external side effect.

Configuration

Field	Type	Default	What it controls
`profileId`	string	`""`	Managed browser profile selected in Settings.
`headed`	boolean	`true`	Show the managed browser during a manual run. Scheduled runs default to headless.
`initialUrl`	string	`""`	Optional first URL opened with the session.
`viewport`	object	`{"width":1280,"height":800}`	Browser viewport width and height. The editor accepts 320–3840 by 240–2160 pixels.
`defaultTimeoutMs`	number	`30000`	Default browser operation timeout, from 100 to 120000 milliseconds.
`closeAutomatically`	boolean	`true`	Clean up the session when the workflow succeeds or fails.
`keepOpenAfterManualTest`	boolean	`false`	Keep a manually tested session open for inspection.
`maximumDurationMs`	number	`1800000`	Maximum managed browser session duration.

Create an isolated browser profile in Settings before running this node.

Sessions are cleaned up after success or failure when closeAutomatically is enabled.

Workflow JSON

The editor stores this node with the following implemented default configuration:

Default node configuration

{
  "type": "open_browser",
  "version": 1,
  "configuration": {
    "profileId": "",
    "headed": true,
    "initialUrl": "",
    "viewport": {
      "width": 1280,
      "height": 800
    },
    "defaultTimeoutMs": 30000,
    "closeAutomatically": true,
    "keepOpenAfterManualTest": false,
    "maximumDurationMs": 1800000
  }
}

Values may be entered literally or mapped from an earlier compatible output when the inspector exposes a mapping control. See Variables and data mapping.

Inputs

This node has no typed ports in this direction.

Outputs

Port	Type	Required	Description
`result`	`any`	No	Result

Where it can run

Desktop local runner
Paired self-hosted runner
Managed browser worker

Test and inspect

Use Test node in the editor to preview this step with the current configuration. A full run records resolved inputs, outputs, logs, duration, and any artifacts in the execution inspector. Side-effecting or destructive nodes can require an additional confirmation or approved workflow permission.

Node reference

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Configuration

Workflow JSON

Inputs

Outputs

Where it can run

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Configuration

Workflow JSON

Inputs

Outputs

Where it can run

Test and inspect