notte-functions-build

Notte Functions Build

Turn a one-off browser task into a deployed, reusable Notte Function. The expensive, non-deterministic part - an agent exploring a site to find where the data actually lives - happens once. The result is a parameterized Function with a stable Function ID that anyone can invoke over HTTP, run from the CLI/SDK, or schedule on a cron. Running 5,000 records later costs nothing extra in exploration.

This is the difference between asking an agent to "scrape Indeed" every time (pay exploration cost and eat non-determinism on every call) and building an indeed-jobs Function once, then calling it with {"keyword": "...", "location": "..."} forever.

Relationship to notte-browser. This skill builds on the base CLI documented in the notte-browser skill. Load that skill for the full command reference, authentication handling, and security notes. This skill adds the explore-once -> generate -> self-test -> publish pipeline on top of it.

When to use this skill vs. notte-browser

• One-off task ("scrape this page now") -> use notte-browser directly.
• Reusable artifact ("I'll run this across many inputs / on a schedule / from my backend") -> use this skill to build a Function.
• A built Function broke (site changed, returns empty) -> use notte-functions-doctor.

The pipeline

Phase 0  Setup          ensure the notte CLI is authenticated
Phase 1  Describe       parse intent, check the marketplace, confirm a plan          [GATE]
Phase 2  Explore        drive the site ONCE; find the stable path (API-first)
Phase 3  Generate       export workflow-code; parameterize; stamp a health contract
Phase 4  Publish+Test   create the Function; self-test until green; self-repair
Delivery                report Function ID + HTTP snippet + coverage; schedule      [GATE]

Phases 2 and 3 may loop per capability when a task spans several stages (search page + detail page, for example). Finish one stable capability before starting the next.