wehub-resource-sync
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57 lines
2.2 KiB
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# Remote Assist
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When automation gets stuck, hand control to a human — open the link on any device to take over, and the agent continues seamlessly when done.
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## One Command to Hand Off
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```bash
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browser-act --session my-task remote-assist --objective "Complete 2FA verification"
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```
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The CLI returns a live remote URL.
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## Take Over from Any Device
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The user opens the link in any browser on any device to see the browser screen and operate it:
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- Laptop / desktop
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- Phone / tablet
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- Remote server scenarios (take over from your own device)
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- SSH-based remote development
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**No headed switch, no same-machine requirement, no software install.** Doesn't depend on screen sharing or VNC — one link, native browser support.
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## Typical Scenarios
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| Scenario | How it's handled |
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| 2FA requiring a phone | The user receives the SMS / app code on the phone and enters it |
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| Complex CAPTCHA auto-solve can't handle | Drag-puzzle, behavioral verification, etc. |
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| Enterprise SSO with hardware tokens | UKey, dynamic-passcode cards, and other local hardware |
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| Mid-workflow human judgment | Picking between candidates, compliance review, sensitive-action confirmation |
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| Multi-person collaboration | Send the link to a coworker to complete verification |
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## Seamless Continuation After Handoff
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After the user finishes:
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- No session restart required
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- Automation context is not lost
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- Browser state, cookies, and current page are all preserved
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- The agent picks up from the next step
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## Compared to Standard Approaches
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| | Standard approach | BrowserAct |
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| Letting humans intervene during headless | Must switch to headed | Generate a remote URL directly |
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| User must be on the same machine | Yes | No |
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| Requires extra software (VNC / RDP / screen share) | Yes | No |
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| Cross-device handoff | Not supported | Any browser works |
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| After the user finishes | Manual session restart | Agent continues automatically |
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## Next Steps
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- [Better Headless](headless.md) — Default headless + remote handoff philosophy
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- [Anti-Blocking](anti-blocking.md) — Try automation before invoking remote-assist
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- [Agent Design](agent-design.md) — Design philosophy, automation capabilities, secure by default
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