WebBrain: open-source browser AI agent runs without the cloud or a subscription
The open browser AI agent WebBrain has launched for Chrome and Firefox. Two modes: Ask analyzes page content on request, Act automates actions (clicks, forms, multi-step workflows). The key feature is local execution via llama.cpp or Ollama: data never leaves the device. Cloud APIs are also supported. MIT license, free.
AI-processed from MarkTechPost; edited by Hamidun News
Neural network for the browser without the cloud: the WebBrain project
WebBrain, an MIT-licensed open-source AI agent for the browser, became available for Chrome and Firefox on July 2, 2026.
What is WebBrain?
An open-source browser AI agent that automates work in the browser: it reads pages, extracts data, and performs multi-step tasks.
How does WebBrain work without the cloud?
The agent can run entirely on your machine via llama.cpp or Ollama, or connect to any cloud API of your choice.
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