Browser Use
Let AI agents control a real web browser.
- Stars
- 118K
- Forks
- 13.1K
- Open issues
- 548
- Last commit
- 2026-10-15
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is Browser Use?
Browser Use connects LLMs to a Playwright-driven browser so agents can navigate sites, fill forms and extract data from natural-language instructions.
Key features
- LLM-driven browser automation
- Works with many model providers
- Custom actions
System requirements
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
- Python
- 3.11+
How to install Browser Use
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
pip
- 1Install the package and a browser.
pip install browser-use playwright install chromium --with-deps
Strengths
- Simple API for web agents
Limitations
- Agents can be slow and brittle on complex sites
Browser Use alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser Use Let AI agents control a real web browser. | 118K | MIT | — | |
| CrewAI Python framework for orchestrating role-playing, collaborative AI agents. | 59.7K | MIT | — | |
| Open Interpreter A natural-language interface that runs code on your computer. | 68.6K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Open WebUI Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs. | 155.7K | Open WebUI License (BSD-3-Clause based) | — | |
| LibreChat Open-source ChatGPT clone supporting every major AI provider. | 45.7K | MIT | — | |
| LobeChat Modern AI chat framework with plugins, knowledge base and agent market. | 83.2K | LobeHub Community License | — |
FAQ
Is Browser Use free?
Yes — Browser Use is open-source software released under the MIT license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does Browser Use run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
Browser Use supports: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How do I install Browser Use?
1. Install the package and a browser.
What are the best Browser Use alternatives?
Popular alternatives include CrewAI, Open Interpreter, Open WebUI, LibreChat. See the comparison table on this page.