What it does
dev-browser gives AI coding agents, such as Claude Code, a way to use a real Chrome browser through short scripts.
The browser stays open between steps, so the agent can visit a page, look at it, act on it and check what happened without starting over. It gives the agent a compact text view of each page.
It can start a separate browser profile or connect to one you already have open. The README notes that its scripts are not run in a security sandbox.
Who it's for
Developers who want their AI coding agent to test or use websites.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. Installed with a command and used by AI agents through scripts. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Mac, Linux
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- More on staying safe