Steel

Steel provides an open-source browser API designed to empower AI agents with seamless web interaction capabilities. It allows developers to control fleets of browsers in the cloud through a straightforward API or SDKs in Python and Node.js. Unique features include built-in CAPTCHA solving, proxy and browser fingerprinting controls to avoid bot detection, and tools to manage and reuse browsing contexts with persistent cookies. This enables reliable data extraction, login management, and smooth navigation of complex, dynamic web content.

Steel is built to handle the complexities of browser infrastructure, allowing developers to concentrate on building AI applications rather than wrestling with browser management. With average session start times under 1 second and the ability to run sessions for up to 24 hours, Steel provides a robust platform for web automation, AI agents, and large scale scraping. Its observability tools, compatibility with familiar tools like Puppeteer, Playwright and Selenium, and optimized page formats contribute to efficient development and reduced operational costs, making it ideal for AI and machine learning professionals seeking reliable and scalable web integration.