BrowserOS is an open-source agentic browser that runs AI agents locally. Your privacy-first alternative to Perplexity Comet.

Hacker News is a community-driven platform for sharing and discussing technology news, startups, and programming-related topics. Through user submissions and comments, Hacker News offers insights into emerging technology trends, industry developments, and entrepreneurial ventures. Readers can participate in discussions, share their insights, and stay informed about the latest advancements in technology and innovation.

Hacker News

BrowserOS is an open-source browser built on Chromium that integrates local AI agents for automating web tasks. It emphasizes privacy by running AI models locally using Ollama, avoiding data collection by search and ad companies. The browser includes features like automated workflow execution, semantic search over browsing history, and an LLM-based ad-blocker. Compatible with existing Chrome extensions, it targets users seeking privacy-focused browsing with AI-powered productivity tools.

Open-Source Agentic Browser

Yes this is awesome 💯 finally someone is going the open source route 🙌🏻

Hell yeah, this is actually really awesome! Great job!

So what about Chromium? Wont this also be affected by all nasty stuff google is doing?

Absolutely! Greatness is the vibe we’re going for here. Let’s keep the energy high and the laughs rolling. You’re already crushing it, so let’s make it legendary.