About **browser-use**
Browser Use is an open-source Python library and cloud service that enables AI agents to interact with web browsers just like a human would. It can open pages, click buttons, type text, fill in forms, extract structured data, and perform QA automation. The tool is designed for flexibility—developers can use it with any LLM (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) and run it on their own machine for free. Browser Use is ranked #1 on the Odysseys leaderboard with an 87.4% average on 200 long‑horizon web tasks. It also offers a cloud version for scalable automation.
Key Features
AI agents can fully control a browser: open pages, click, type, fill forms
Fill complex forms automatically using provided information
Extract structured data (e.g., CSV) from web pages
QA automation: test websites for bugs, usability issues, visual inconsistencies
Python library for easy integration with any LLM (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.)
Supports running on your own machine (open source, free) or via cloud service
Benchmarked #1 on Odysseys leaderboard (87.4% average on 200 long-horizon tasks)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fully open source and free to run on your own machine
- Deep code-level integration and control over agent behavior
- Supports multiple LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.)
- High performance on real-world browser tasks (Odysseys #1)
- Active GitHub community with 106k stars and 11.7k forks
Cons
- Requires Python setup and dependency management (Python 3.11+)
- Needs API keys for external LLMs or a Browser Use Cloud subscription
- Cloud version may incur costs (pricing not explicitly listed on site)
- Relies on direct browser integration, which may have compatibility issues
Best For
Automating job application form submissionsExtracting and exporting follower data as CSVRunning QA tests on local websitesAutomating repetitive web tasks like data entry or scrapingIntegrating browser automation into AI agent workflows
FAQ
What is Browser Use?
Browser Use is an open-source tool that lets an AI agent use a web browser to complete tasks like filling forms, extracting data, and QA automation.
How do I install Browser Use?
You can install it via pip or uv: pip install browser-use or uv add browser-use. Requires Python 3.11+.
Can I use my own LLM with Browser Use?
Yes, Browser Use supports any LLM provider. You can use OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or others by adding the corresponding API key to your .env file.
Is Browser Use free?
The open-source agent is free to use and runs on your own machine. A cloud version is also available for scalable automation.