Steel Browser
Steel Browser is an open-source browser API designed for AI agents and applications. It provides a comprehensive solution for automating web interactions without the need to build complex infrastructure from scratch.
Key Features:
- Full Browser Control: Utilizes Puppeteer and CDP for complete control over Chrome instances.
- Session Management: Maintains browser state, cookies, and local storage across requests.
- Proxy Support: Built-in proxy chain management for IP rotation.
- Extension Support: Load custom Chrome extensions for enhanced functionality.
- Debugging Tools: Built-in request logging and a UI to view/debug sessions.
- Anti-Detection: Includes stealth plugins and fingerprint management.
- Resource Management: Automatic cleanup and browser lifecycle management.
- Quick Actions API: Easily convert pages to markdown, take screenshots, or download PDFs.
Benefits:
- Focus on building AI applications while Steel handles the complexity of web automation.
- Ideal for developers looking to create live web agents and browser automation tools.
- Open-source and community-driven, encouraging contributions and feedback.
Highlights:
- Quick deployment options via Docker or local installation.
- Comprehensive API documentation and SDKs for Node.js and Python.
- Active community support through Discord and GitHub.