Looking to save money and gain full control over your AI-powered web automation? Self-hosting Browser-Use is simpler than you might think! Follow this guide to set up your own server and start automating tasks today. 💻✨

Step 1: Prerequisites 🛠️

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

  • Python 3.8+ installed.
  • Git installed for cloning the repository (Download Git).
  • Google Chrome installed.

Step 2: Clone the Repository 📂

Run the following commands in your terminal to download the project:

git clone https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use.git
cd browser-use

Step 3: Install Dependencies 📦

Navigate to the project directory and install the required Python libraries:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Set Up Chrome for Remote Debugging 🌐

Close all instances of Chrome, then start it with remote debugging enabled. Use the appropriate command for your operating system:

Windows: 

"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --remote-debugging-port=9222 --profile-directory="Default" --disable-features=BlockInsecurePrivateNetworkRequests

macOS: 

/Applications/Google\ Chrome.app/Contents/MacOS/Google\ Chrome --remote-debugging-port=9222 --profile-directory="Default" --disable-features=BlockInsecurePrivateNetworkRequests

Linux: 

google-chrome --remote-debugging-port=9222 --profile-directory="Default" --disable-features=BlockInsecurePrivateNetworkRequests

Step 5: Configure Your Environment 🌍

Create a .env file in the browser-use/ directory to store your credentials (e.g., OpenAI API keys). Use the provided .env.example file as a template.

Step 6: Start the Server 🚀

Launch the FastAPI server with the following command:

uvicorn main:app --host 127.0.0.1 --port 8888 --workers 1

Then, visit http://localhost:8888/lastResponses in your browser to verify that it’s running.

Step 7: Install the Chrome Extension 🔌

To complete the setup, install the Chrome extension:

  1. Open Chrome and navigate to Settings → Extensions.
  2. Enable Developer Mode (top-right corner).
  3. Click Load unpacked and select the Chrome_extension folder from the repository.
  4. Once installed, an arrow will appear on the left side of your browser—click it to issue commands!

You’re Ready! 🎉

Congratulations! You’ve successfully self-hosted Browser-Use. Now, you can automate tasks, save money, and enjoy full control over your AI assistant.

💡 If self-hosting isn’t for you, check out the paid cloud version for just $30/month! 🌩️

💬 Have questions or feedback? Drop them in the comments below! Let’s automate smarter together. 🚀