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Browser-opened temporary tabs/windows should close automatically after task completion #40694
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P2Normal backlog priority with limited blast radius.Normal backlog priority with limited blast radius.clawsweeper:needs-maintainer-reviewClawSweeper marked this issue as needing maintainer review before automation.ClawSweeper marked this issue as needing maintainer review before automation.clawsweeper:needs-product-decisionClawSweeper marked this issue as needing a product or behavior decision.ClawSweeper marked this issue as needing a product or behavior decision.clawsweeper:no-new-fix-prClawSweeper does not recommend queueing a new automated fix PR for this issue.ClawSweeper does not recommend queueing a new automated fix PR for this issue.clawsweeper:source-reproClawSweeper found a high-confidence source-level issue reproduction.ClawSweeper found a high-confidence source-level issue reproduction.impact:session-stateSession, memory, transcript, context, or agent state can drift or corrupt.Session, memory, transcript, context, or agent state can drift or corrupt.impact:ux-frictionUser-facing flow adds avoidable confusion or support burden without fully blocking progress.User-facing flow adds avoidable confusion or support burden without fully blocking progress.issue-rating: 🦞 diamond lobsterVery strong issue quality with high-confidence source-level or clear reproduction.Very strong issue quality with high-confidence source-level or clear reproduction.
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Summary
After the agent finishes browser-driven tasks (for example opening pages just to inspect, fetch, or verify something), it should close those temporary browser tabs/windows by default.
Problem
Right now, browser pages opened for one-off tasks can remain open after the task is done. This causes a few issues:
Suggested behavior
Adopt a stronger default cleanup habit for browser automation:
Why this matters
For long-running assistants, cleanup is part of good operational hygiene. Closing temporary browser pages reduces resource consumption and makes the assistant feel more disciplined and reliable.
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Thanks — this would noticeably improve day-to-day usability.