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AI developers and agent builders seeking to automate browser interactions efficiently through deterministic, context-efficient command-line workflows
About agent-browser
agent-browser is a browser automation CLI designed specifically for AI agents, with compact text output that minimizes context usage and a 100% native Rust architecture. Its agent-first approach uses concise output instead of verbose JSON, helping reduce token consumption during browser automation. The snapshot command returns an accessibility tree where every interactive element receives a unique reference, allowing agents to select elements deterministically without repeatedly querying the DOM. More than 50 commands cover navigation, forms, screenshots, network activity, storage, files, tabs, frames, and debugging. Built-in observability features include video recording, streaming, debugging, profiling, and page diffing, while dedicated workflows support modern applications through network control, React and Web Vitals analysis, init scripts, and Next.js and Vercel integrations.
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Free Version available.
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Vercel Labs
Founded: 2015
United States
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