Browser Mini

Browser Mini is a lightweight desktop web browser designed for developers, QA testers, and AI agents with a local REST API.

NTXM Browser Mini is a desktop web browser built for developers, QA testers, and AI agents. It operates as a real Chromium browser bundled with a native control plane and a built-in REST server running on localhost. Users can open windows, manage tabs, read page HTML, and drive browser actions using HTTP requests from any programming language. The application includes a control page for managing server status and establishing Cloudflare tunnels for remote access. It runs as a native desktop application on Windows and macOS, providing automated control without relying on external browser drivers.

Browser Mini at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Windows, macOS
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/techxcelerate/browser-mini

Key features

Native Chromium browser app
Built-in REST server on port 9090
Cloudflare tunnel integration for remote access
Local control page for server status
HTTP-based window and tab management
Page HTML reading via API

Use it for

Automating web navigation and testing
Controlling browser tasks via HTTP requests
Running browser automation for AI agents
Managing remote browser sessions with Cloudflare tunnels

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