# Browse Bot: open-source, page-aware AI assistant > Browse Bot is a page-aware AI browser assistant that helps automate on-page interactions, summarize webpages and images, and find information promptly. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/browse-bot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/browse-bot) ## Overview - **ID:** `browse-bot` - **Platform:** Firefox - **Type:** Firefox add-on - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Protos Galaxias - **Category:** web-development,search-tools,shopping - **Daily users:** 2 - **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings) - **Version:** 1.0.8 - **Last updated:** 2026-02-16 - **First published:** 2025-09-29 - **Size:** 269 KB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-08 - **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/browse-bot/) - **Website:** [https://github.com/Protos-Galaxias/Browse-Bot](https://github.com/Protos-Galaxias/Browse-Bot) ## Description It supports AI agent-style workflows (without autonomous background behavior): free to use, no account required, and it can run 100% locally. đŸ’¯ Why try Browse Bot â€ĸ Enhance your on-page experience by automating your web actions â€ĸ Speed up research and fix broken UX without opening new tabs â€ĸ Use smart browsing features without sharing your personal data â€ĸ Enjoy stability and support both in Chrome and Firefox ⚙ī¸ Key features 🔒 Enhanced Privacy: no data collection, processing control, encrypted API storage đŸ—Ŗī¸ Natural Language Control: understanding of any language, no code interactions 🎨 Slick interface: clean side panel design, dark/light themes, multilingual support 🔌 Flexible cloud and local AI Providers: OpenRouter, OpenAI, xAI, Ollama, LM Studio 🛠ī¸ Advanced Tools: context-aware interactions, custom JavaScript tools, MCP server integration (for agent integrations) ✨ What you can do with Browse Bot â€ĸ Run AI agent-like tasks for shopping or educational research â€ĸ Search for information wherever you are on the web â€ĸ Summarize and analyze web pages, images, and PDFs in the browser â€ĸ Fill in the complex forms in a heartbeat â€ĸ Write and translate texts in any language â€ĸ Extract information from video transcripts 💡 Real example Task: to find and buy the best noise-cancelling headphones under $150 Without Browse Bot: ❌ 2 hours of manual comparison ❌ 15+ tabs open ❌ Spreadsheet for tracking ❌ Missed the best deal With Browse Bot: ✅ "Find top 5 noise-cancelling headphones under $150 with 4+ stars" ✅ Instant comparison table ✅ "Add the Sony model to the cart and apply SAVE20" ✅ Done in 10 minutes 📊 User-reported results: â€ĸ 70% time saved on repetitive tasks â€ĸ 95% accuracy in form filling and data entry â€ĸ 50+ hours saved monthly on research â€ĸ Zero errors in automated workflows ⚡ How to start 3 simple steps:
  1. Install Browse Bot
  2. Choose your AI provider
  3. Add API key (or set up local providers)
🔧 Technical details â€ĸ Multiple AI model support (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, local models) â€ĸ Extensible architecture with custom tool creation â€ĸ Modern Manifest V3 standard â€ĸ Lightweight performance â€ĸ Cross-site compatibility â€ĸ Works with any language your AI model supports đŸ“Ŧ Reach out for feedback â€ĸ Join our Discord community to share use cases and connect with other users: https://discord.gg/3t8KTJ5V â€ĸ View the code, report issues, and contribute on GitHub: https://github.com/Protos-Galaxias/Browse-Bot ℹī¸ Personal and non-commercial use is completely free. For commercial inquiries, visit our GitHub. ## Rankings - #61,341 — Overall - #89 — bot - #135 — source code - #167 — source - #215 — resource - #226 — ux ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `storage` - `activeTab` - `scripting` - `tabs` ### Host permissions - `` - `http://localhost/*` - `http://127.0.0.1/*` ### Content script matches - `` ## Safety - **Risk impact:** High risk impact - **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood ### Analysis details - Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern. - This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe. > Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. [Upgrade to view the full analysis](https://chrome-stats.com/pricing). ## Similar extensions and apps - [Browse Bot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/abot) - [BrowseX: AI Web Automation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/browsex-ai-web-automation) — 1 users - [BrowserBot - AI Automation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/browserbot-ai-automation) — 7 users, 1.00 / 5 - [WebBrain](https://chrome-stats.com/d/webbrain) — 119 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Nanobrowser:AI Web Agent](https://chrome-stats.com/d/nanobrowser-ai-web-agent) — 38 users - [Nanobrowser: AI Web Agent & Automation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/nanobrowser-ai) — 44 users - [Browsely | AI & Productivity Extension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/browsely-ai-and-productivity) — 5.00 / 5 - [GetBotAI](https://chrome-stats.com/d/getbotai) — 7 users, 3.67 / 5 - [Browserfly - AI Agent in browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/browserfly-ai-agent-in-browser) — 45 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Budee - AI agent in your browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/budee) — 2 users - [CatBot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/catbot) — 1 users - [Brain OS — AI Agent](https://chrome-stats.com/d/brain-os-ai-agent) — 1 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/browse-bot)