desktop-type vs browser-caching
desktop-type and browser-caching are both browser automation skills. browser-caching scores higher (87 vs 70 out of 100). browser-caching has more GitHub stars (75k), and browser-caching was updated more recently (17 days ago). The table compares them side by side.
| desktop-type | browser-caching | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70 / 100 | 87 / 100 |
| What it does | Type text at current cursor position in desktop applications. When you need to enter text in dialogs, fill input fields, or type in text editors. Supports Chinese input. For browser webpage forms, use browser_type instead. | Use when auditing slow page loads, heavy assets, or rendering delays related to Enable browser caching. Verify the actual bottleneck in DevTools, Lighthouse, or field data before recommending changes. |
| Publisher | Community: openakita | Community: thedaviddias |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence C, Quality A | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | Not on npm | Not on npm |
| Runs | Skill | Skill |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude apps | Claude Code, Claude apps |
| GitHub stars | 2,003 | 74,518 |
| Last commit | 24 Sept 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Listed since | 19 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Install desktop-type | Install browser-caching |
Questions
Is desktop-type or browser-caching more popular?
browser-caching has more GitHub stars: 74,518.
Can I use desktop-type and browser-caching together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several skills at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.