Agent frameworks
Browser Use on GitHub: what it does and how to use it with AI agents
Open-source Python library for AI agents that use a web browser.
Stars, license and last push from the GitHub API, checked 2026-10-26
| Repo | browser-use/browser-use |
|---|---|
| Stars | 119,200+ |
| License | MIT |
| Last push | 2026-10-26 |
| Language | Python |
What Browser Use does
Browser Use lets you hand an LLM a task and a browser, and it clicks, types and reads pages until the task is done. The library is free. The company also sells a hosted Browser Use Cloud.
Who it is for
Python builders automating web tasks such as research, form checks or data entry on sites without an API.
How to use Browser Use with Claude Code, Codex or Cursor
Install with uv: uv pip install browser-useSet an API key for the model you want to use.Write a short script with Agent(task=..., llm=...) from the README quickstart.Ask Claude Code or Cursor to write and debug the script for you.
Tip: Keep tasks narrow and test on sites you own first. Respect each site's terms.
The loadout for this repo
See the full tool stack, prompts and costs in Best AI setup for research.
Related repos
- Playwright MCP: Microsoft's MCP server that lets an agent drive a real browser.
- LangGraph: LangChain framework for long-running, stateful agents.
Browser Use FAQ
Is Browser Use free?
The library is open source under MIT. You pay for the model you connect, and Browser Use Cloud is a paid hosted option.
Browser Use vs Playwright MCP?
Browser Use is a Python library for building your own agent. Playwright MCP plugs a browser into an existing agent like Claude Code.
What language is it in?
Python.
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