BrowserOS is an open-source, Chromium-based browser designed to run AI agents natively and privately. It aims to empower users with local AI automation while keeping data and API keys under user control.
Overview
BrowserOS combines the familiarity and compatibility of Chromium with an integrated agent framework that enables automated workflows inside the browser. Users can connect cloud providers (OpenAI, Anthropic) or use local models (Ollama, LMStudio) to run agents that automate browsing tasks and extract insights without sending browsing data to third-party services.
Key features
- Privacy-first: support for user-managed API keys and local models so browsing data stays local.
- Agentic automation: built-in agents for automating complex browser tasks (form filling, scraping, summarization).
- Cross-platform: macOS, Windows and Linux installers available (dmg, exe, AppImage, deb).
- Community-driven & open-source: licensed under AGPL-3.0 and open for contributions.
- Extensible: integrates with MCP servers and supports remote control from CLI or other tools.
Use cases
- Data collection and scraping: orchestrate agents to collect and clean web data at scale.
- Personal automation: automate repetitive browsing workflows like purchases, form submissions, or research.
- Privacy-sensitive browsing: companies or power users who cannot send data to cloud services.
- Developer research: a local platform to prototype and test agent workflows and model integrations.
Technical highlights
- Chromium-based: maintains compatibility with web standards and existing extensions.
- Local-model integration: supports Ollama/LMStudio for local inference workflows.
- Agent orchestration: task decomposition, stateful agents and cross-page workflows.
- Privacy-first architecture: explicit control over keys and local storage for user data.
Getting started
- Download the appropriate installer from releases or the website.
- (Optional) Import Chrome data to preserve bookmarks and extensions.
- Configure your AI provider or local model in settings.
- Try demo agents or install community agents from the repository.
Resources
- Repository: https://github.com/browseros-ai/BrowserOS
- Official site: https://BrowserOS.com
Summary
BrowserOS brings agentic AI to the browser while prioritizing user privacy and local control. It’s a strong choice for users who want powerful automation without surrendering their data to cloud services.