Browserbase Search addresses the step before browser automation: finding the page an AI agentAn AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.Full definition → should visit. Its announcement describes an API that accepts a query and returns ranked page URLs, with titles and descriptions when available.
The workflow separates discovery from reading and interaction. Search identifies possible destinations; Fetch retrieves page content; a browser handles deeper interaction when needed. An agent can therefore inspect search results and retrieved content before deciding whether to open an interactive browser session. Search supplies a starting point for the task rather than performing the browser actions itself.
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AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
