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openbrowser
openbrowser is an open-source self-hosted project by OpenBrowserAI (OpenBrowserAI/openbrowser on GitHub). It has 71 GitHub stars and 19 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 26 September 2026.
An open-source AI-native browser on Chromium — a private Atlas alternative.
💎 Hidden gem★ 71 stars⑂ 19 forksMITupdated 2026-09
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- OpenBrowserAI/openbrowser
- GitHub stars
- 71
- Forks
- 19
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 26 September 2026
- Category
- Self-Hosted
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Download the browser
Get the build for your platform.
- Browse as usual
Chromium core means your sites just work.
- Invoke the agent
Let the built-in AI help with tasks and research.
- Stay private
No corporate telemetry on your browsing.
// features
Why people love it
AI-native
Agents built into the browser experience.
Chromium based
Full web and extension compatibility.
Privacy-first
An alternative to telemetry-heavy AI browsers.
Agentic browsing
The browser can act on your behalf.
Open-source
Inspectable code, community-driven.
MIT licensed
Free for personal and commercial use.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/OpenBrowserAI/openbrowser.git cd openbrowser - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Browse with a built-in AI agent.
- Research with agentic help.
- Keep browsing data private.
- Use Chrome extensions freely.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains openbrowser?
It is an open-source project at OpenBrowserAI/openbrowser with 19 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is openbrowser free for commercial use?
MIT licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.
What does it compete with?
It positions itself against ChatGPT Atlas, Perplexity Comet, and Dia.
Do my Chrome extensions work?
It is Chromium-based, so extension compatibility is expected.
Is my browsing private?
It is privacy-first and open-source by design.
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Get openbrowser
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.