browser_get_live_frame
Get the latest frame from a live video stream as a base64-encoded image. Useful for capturing single frames without recording a full video.
When to use browser_get_live_frame
Use browser_get_live_frame when you need to record or stream a live browser session. It is part of Owl Browser's Video Recording toolset and runs inside a self-hosted, source-level stealth engine, so every call uses the same configured fingerprint controls as the rest of your automation. Detection still depends on the site, network, behavior, and profile consistency.
Usage Example
Parameters
Required
context_idstringrequiredThe unique identifier of the browser context (e.g., 'ctx_000001')
Response
Returns a JSON object with the operation result.
{
"success": true,
"result": <value>
}Frequently Asked Questions
What does browser_get_live_frame do?
Get the latest frame from a live video stream as a base64-encoded image. Useful for capturing single frames without recording a full video. It belongs to Owl Browser's Video Recording category and is available through the REST API, the Python SDK (browser.get_live_frame()), the Node.js SDK, and the MCP server.
What parameters does browser_get_live_frame accept?
browser_get_live_frame accepts 1 required parameter (context_id) and 0 optional parameters. All parameters are sent as JSON in a POST request to /api/execute/browser_get_live_frame.
Is browser_get_live_frame detectable by anti-bot systems like Cloudflare or DataDome?
No. browser_get_live_frame executes inside Owl Browser's Chromium engine, which applies fingerprint spoofing at the C++ source level rather than through JavaScript patches. Every tool call shares the same consistent, human-like fingerprint, so anti-bot systems such as Cloudflare, DataDome, and Akamai see an ordinary browser.
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browser_pause_video_recordingTemporarily pause video recording without stopping it. The recording can be resumed later with browser_resume_video_recording. Paused segments are not included in the final video.
browser_resume_video_recordingResume a paused video recording. Continues capturing from where it was paused. Only valid after browser_pause_video_recording.
browser_stop_video_recordingStop video recording and save the video file. Returns the path to the saved MP4 file in /tmp. The file can then be downloaded or processed further.
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browser_download_video_recordingGet a download URL for a completed video recording. Returns a temporary URL that can be used to download the recorded MP4 video file. The recording must be stopped first using browser_stop_video_recording.