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Steel

Browser Automation Open source

AuthenticationOpen source
Rate limitNone; self-hosted and open source

Documentation: steel.dev ยท Checked Sep 21, 2026

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Steel is the free, self-hosted browser API for agents: one docker run spins up a real browser you can drive with Playwright, Puppeteer, or Selenium-compatible code. It is the open alternative to paid browser-infrastructure plans, giving your agent full web access without a monthly bill.

Details

Open source. You run it yourself.

Auth: Open source

Rate limit: None; self-hosted and open source

Verified: 2026-09-21

Best for: developer

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Setup

  1. Open the Steel repo README for the exact docker run command.
  2. Run it to start your local browser API.
  3. Point your Playwright, Puppeteer, or Selenium script at the Steel endpoint.
  4. Let your agent browse, click, and scrape like a person.
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