Show HN: Browsentic Open-source Claude for Chrome alternative for any agent CLI

Category: ai-ml

Tags: browser-automation, ai-agents, chrome-extension, mcp, local-first

Score: 7.5/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Browsentic is an open-source Chrome extension and bridge that lets existing agent CLIs (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) control your real logged-in browser via a side panel or MCP server. It stands out by reusing your existing CLI subscriptions with no API keys or cloud dependency, and by offering 50+ deterministic tools, self-generated site skills, and scheduling.

Target audience: AI/agent developers, power users, and automation enthusiasts who want local-first browser control from existing LLM CLIs

Repository: https://github.com/imshaikot/browsentic · TypeScript · Apache-2.0 · 47 stars

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