Tool overview
Skyvern is listed under Automation AI tools.
What is Skyvern?
Skyvern automates browser workflows using computer vision, language models, Playwright extensions, workflows, tasks, and APIs. It is available as managed cloud and an AGPL-3.0 self-hosted project with Python and TypeScript clients.
Best for
Developers and operations teams automating complex browser workflows
Who is it for?
Decision note
Rebuilt from the original export under the complete V411 factual-source-verification workflow. Preview only. Apply remains blocked until Failures = 0, Warnings = 0, Unmapped = 0, Missing = 0; explicit clears are reviewed; image import is disabled or V380 accepts the asset; a representative WordPress edit screen is compared with the export and proposed row; and a post-Apply zero-change Preview succeeds.
Key features
Natural-language browser automation
REST API, Python SDK, TypeScript client, and MCP
Managed cloud with anti-bot capabilities
AGPL-3.0 local and self-hosted deployment
Use cases
Automate repetitive web operations
Extract structured website data
Complete forms and back-office tasks
Build browser tools for AI agents
Pros
- Free-to-enterprise cloud options
- Open-source local deployment
- Current API-key and SDK documentation
Limitations
Browser agents can take irreversible actions, mishandle credentials, or violate site rules without strong controls.
Teams must test permissions, CAPTCHAs, 2FA, rate limits, selectors, data rights, and human approval.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
Skyvern publishes free-to-enterprise cloud plans and describes cloud usage at $0.05 per step. Self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0, excluding infrastructure and model costs.
Supported languages
- English
Integrations
Playwright
Python
TypeScript
MCP
Webhooks
Browser tunnels
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