Cannot Use CLI Utility

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Cannot Use CLI Utility: A Step-by-Step Guide to Resolving the Issue

As a user of the browser-use tool, you may have encountered an issue where the CLI utility fails to launch, displaying only a message about anonymized telemetry. This article aims to provide a detailed guide on how to resolve this issue, including the reproduction steps, code samples, and relevant log output.

When running browser-use with browser-use installed, you would expect to see a Claude Code-like CLI mode. However, instead of the expected interface, you are presented with the following message:

INFO     [telemetry] Anonymized telemetry enabled. See https://docs.browser-use.com/development/telemetry for more information.

This issue has been reported on MacOS 15.4.1, and it has been observed across multiple installation methods, including pip into a Python 3.11 venv, pip globally, and with uv as described in the quickstart.

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Create a new virtual environment: Run the following command in your terminal:
python3.11 -m venv venv
  1. Activate the virtual environment: Run the following command to activate the virtual environment:
source venv/bin/activate
  1. Install browser-use: Run the following command to install browser-use:
pip install browser-use
  1. Run browser-use: Run the following command to launch the browser-use CLI utility:
browser-use

Upon running the above commands, you would expect to see a Claude Code-like CLI mode. However, instead of the expected interface, you are presented with the following message:

INFO     [telemetry] Anonymized telemetry enabled. See https://docs.browser-use.com/development/telemetry for more information.

Here is the code sample that reproduces the issue:

python3.11 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install browser-use
browser-use

The version of browser-use that is affected by this issue is 0.1.45.

The LLM model used by browser-use is Claude 3.5 Sonnet.

The operating system on which this issue has been observed is MacOS 15.4.1.

Unfortunately, there is no relevant log output to provide, as the issue is related to the CLI utility failing to launch.

To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Verify the installation: Verify that browser-use has been installed correctly by running the following command:
pip list browser-use

  1. Check the environment variables: Check that the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY environment variable is set correctly.

  2. Try a different installation method: Try installing browser-use using a different method, such as pip globally or with uv.

  3. Check the system logs: the system logs for any errors related to browser-use.

  4. Contact support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact the browser-use support team for further assistance.

In conclusion, the issue of the browser-use CLI utility failing to launch is a complex problem that requires a step-by-step approach to resolve. By following the reproduction steps, code sample, and troubleshooting steps outlined in this article, you should be able to resolve the issue and launch the browser-use CLI utility successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cannot Use CLI Utility

A: The browser-use CLI utility is a command-line interface that allows users to interact with the browser-use tool. It provides a simple and intuitive way to use the tool's features and functionality.

A: When running the browser-use CLI utility, you would expect to see a Claude Code-like CLI mode. This mode allows you to interact with the tool and use its features and functionality.

A: The error message that you see when running the browser-use CLI utility is:

INFO     [telemetry] Anonymized telemetry enabled. See https://docs.browser-use.com/development/telemetry for more information.

A: The possible causes of this issue include:

  • Incorrect installation of the browser-use tool
  • Missing or incorrect environment variables
  • Incompatible system configuration
  • Conflicting software or tools

A: To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Verify the installation of the browser-use tool
  2. Check the environment variables
  3. Try a different installation method
  4. Check the system logs for any errors related to browser-use
  5. Contact the browser-use support team for further assistance

A: The system requirements for running the browser-use CLI utility are:

  • MacOS 15.4.1 or later
  • Python 3.11 or later
  • browser-use tool installed correctly

A: Yes, you can use the browser-use CLI utility on other operating systems, but you may need to modify the installation process and system configuration accordingly.

A: If you are experiencing issues with the browser-use CLI utility, you can contact the browser-use support team for further assistance. They will be happy to help you troubleshoot the issue and provide a solution.

A: The current version of the browser-use tool is 0.1.45.

A: The LLM model used by the browser-use tool is Claude 3.5 Sonnet.

A: Yes, you can use the browser-use CLI utility with other LLM models, but you may need to modify the installation process and system configuration accordingly.

A: You can stay up-to-date with the latest developments and for the browser-use tool by following the browser-use blog, social media channels, and documentation.