?? Build Your Own ChatGPT Operator for FREE Using Open-Source Magic! ??
Hey LinkedIn fam! ?? Ever dreamed of having an AI agent that can autonomously browse the web, book flights, or even shop online? OpenAI’s $200/month “Operator” sounds cool, but what if I told you there’s a free, open-source alternative that’s even better? Let me show you how to build your own AI agent locally using Browserless!
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?? Why Browserless Beats OpenAI’s Operator
- Cost: $0 vs. $200/month. ??
- Flexibility: Use ANY model (Anthropic, DeepSeek, OpenAI).
- Transparency: See the AI’s reasoning tokens (unlike OpenAI’s black box).
- Autonomy: No annoying “confirmations” every step. Just get stuff done.
PS: DeepSeek R1 (free in Merlin AI) outperforms OpenAI’s models on benchmarks! ??
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??? Step-by-Step Guide to Your DIY AI Agent
(Even if you’re a coding newbie!)
1?? Clone the GitHub Repo
```bash
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2?? Set Up a Python Environment
```bash
conda create -n browserless python=3.10
conda activate browserless
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
3?? Install Playwright (for browser automation):
```bash
playwright install
```
4?? Launch the Web UI:
```bash
python -m streamlit run web-ui/Home.py
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```
5?? Configure Your Agent:
- Choose your model (I used Anthropic’s Sonet 3.5).
- Add your API key (Anthropic/OpenAI/DeepSeek).
- Set max steps (e.g., 50) and enable vision.
6?? Give It a Task!
Example: “Go to Amazon.ae, buy ‘The Singularity is Nearer’ by Ray Kurzweil. Use my login: [email]/[password]. Choose the English version with the most reviews.”
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?? Watch the Magic Unfold
In the demo, the AI:
1. Navigated to Amazon.
2. Logged in with the provided credentials.
3. Searched for the book, filtered by reviews/language.
4. Added to cart, checked out, and completed the purchase—autonomously.
No human intervention. No confirmations. Just pure AI efficiency.
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?? Key Takeaways
- Open-source tools like Browserless democratize AI—no need for expensive subscriptions.
- DeepSeek R1 (free in [Merlin AI](https://merlin.foyer.work/)) is a GPT-4 killer.
- Always secure API keys and credentials. ??
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?? Try It Yourself!
- Browserless GitHub: [kyrolabs/browserless](https://github.com/kyrolabs/browserless)
- Merlin AI: Unlimited DeepSeek R1 access → [Merlin AI](https://merlin.foyer.work/)
The future is autonomous, open-source, and FREE. Let’s build it together!
?? Drop a comment if you’ve experimented with AI agents—or tag someone who needs to see this!
#AI #ChatGPT #OpenSource #TechInnovation #Automation #FutureOfWork #MerlinAI #DeepSeek
Developer | Designer | Associate Data Scientist
4 周This post is really interesting! ?? I love how it explores AI alternatives. Have you tried using chatgpt? It’s helpful for many tasks! Looking forward to your insights! ??