Show HN: A web browser agent in your Chrome side panel
a year ago
- #AI Assistant
- #Open Source
- #Browser Automation
- BrowserBee is a privacy-first, open-source Chrome extension for browser control via natural language.
- It uses LLMs for instruction parsing and Playwright for browser automation, running entirely in-browser for security.
- Supports major LLM providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, and Ollama, with token tracking for cost awareness.
- Features include navigation, tab management, interaction tools (click, type), observation tools (DOM snapshot, accessibility tree), and memory tools for task efficiency.
- Use cases range from social media management to news curation, personal assistance, and research.
- Installation options include GitHub download or building from source, with Chrome Web Store availability pending.
- Built on open-source projects like Playwright and daisyUI, emphasizing privacy and local operation.
- Challenges include the complexity of web page interaction for LLMs and the need for efficient, transparent AI tools.