Open Browser Control is a free Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by allowing AI agents to interact with your real browser. It supports various AI clients such as Claude, Codex, and Cursor, enabling seamless collaboration between users and AI. The extension facilitates a user/AI handoff feature, ensuring that the AI can request user intervention when it encounters complex tasks like sign-ins or CAPTCHA challenges, thereby providing a smooth automation experience.

This tool offers a robust set of features, including navigation, DOM inspection, and tab management, all executed locally using the Chrome DevTools Protocol. Users can create per-task tab groups for better organization and monitor sessions through a side panel UI. With its open-source nature, it promotes transparency and flexibility, allowing users to customize the integration according to their needs. The setup process is straightforward, making it accessible for users looking to leverage AI capabilities within their browsing activities.