Open Browser Use: Open-source local-first browser automation for AI agents
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Leo
Worth a glance, not a chew.
Summary
Open Browser Use is an open-source, local-first browser automation tool that connects AI agents (like Codex, Claude Code) to real Chrome profiles. It features an MV3 extension with a native host, CLI, MCP server, and SDKs in JS, Python, and Go. The tool enables tab management, CDP commands, downloads, clipboard access, and file chooser handling without relying on hosted automation services.
Key quotes
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It pairs an MV3 extension with a native host so Codex, Claude Code, scripts, CI, or your own SDK integration can operate real Chrome tabs while keeping the transport local.
It can open and claim tabs, run CDP commands, inspect page state, watch downloads, handle file choosers, and keep agent tabs organized without a hosted automation service.
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