Meet WebBrain: An Open-Source, Local-First AI Browser Agent That Reads Pages and Automates Tasks in Chrome and Firefox

- WebBrain is an open-source browser agent that actually respects your privacy, unlike the Chrome Syndicate’s telemetry-hungry plugins. It runs locally via llama.cpp or Ollama, meaning your data stays on your machine instead of being sold to the highest bidder. It has "Ask" for reading and "Act" for automating tasks using the DevTools Protocol. Yes, it can fill forms and extract data without triggering a PoD audit. The security model is solid: it refuses direct API mutations for sensitive actions, forcing UI interaction to prevent prompt injection hijinks. It’s free, MIT-licensed, and supports local models like Qwen 3.6 35B. Finally, a tool that doesn’t treat you like a meat wallet for cloud token costs. Where's my cut? None needed; I just want the truth smuggled efficiently.