AI-Powered Browsing: How to Automate Online Tasks in 3 Minutes or Less

Imagine turning a 30-minute research task into a 3-minute automation—without writing a single line of code. That’s the power of AI-powered browsing. With Nanobrowser and Gemini 2.5 Pro, you can command your browser to complete nearly any task you’d normally do manually—research, automate social media, extract data, and more.

In this blog, you’ll learn how to install Nanobrowser, connect it with Gemini, and execute your first automated browser task in less than 3 minutes.

Imagine turning a 30-minute research task into a 3-minute automation—without writing a single line of code. That’s the power of AI-powered browsing. With Nanobrowser and Gemini 2.5 Pro, you can command your browser to complete nearly any task you’d normally do manually—research, automate social media, extract data, and more.

In this blog, you’ll learn how to install Nanobrowser, connect it with Gemini, and execute your first automated browser task in less than 3 minutes.

What Is Nanobrowser?

Nanobrowser is an open-source browser extension that brings agentic AI capabilities directly into your browser. It allows you to use large language models (LLMs) like Gemini or GPT-4 to automate your everyday online tasks.

Key Features Include:

• Agent-based design: Multiple AI agents plan, navigate, and validate tasks.

• Privacy-focused: Tasks are executed within your browser; your data never leaves.

• Flexible LLM support: Easily switch between Google Gemini, OpenAI GPT, Claude, and more.

You can automate anything from filling forms to conducting multi-page research with just a prompt.

Why Use Gemini 2.5 Pro with Nanobrowser?

Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro model brings high performance and robust reasoning to web automation. It’s designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks with speed and precision.

Advantages of Gemini 2.5 Pro:

• Deep understanding of context and multi-step workflows.

• Fast execution with minimal latency.

• Superior comprehension of real-world web structures and dynamic content.

Pairing this with Nanobrowser enables seamless automation, especially in research-heavy or data-driven environments.

Step-by-Step Setup (3 Minutes!)

Follow these quick steps to get started:

1. Install Nanobrowser

   • Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for Nanobrowser.

   • Click "Add to Chrome" and pin it for easy access.

2. Open Nanobrowser Settings

   • Click the extension icon, go to Settings, and navigate to the Models tab.

3. Get Your API Key

   • Visit Google AI Studio and click on ‘Get API Key’.

   • Copy your key.

4. Select Gemini as Your Model

   • Under Planner and Validator, choose Gemini 2.5 Pro.

   • For Navigator, use Gemini Flash for quick page movement.

   • Paste in your API key and confirm.

You’re now ready to automate your browser.

Sample Prompt in Action

Here’s how simple it is to use:

Prompt:
"Go to arXiv and find top 10 papers on artificial intelligence in healthcare."

What Happens:
Nanobrowser sends the prompt to Gemini. The AI agents plan the action, navigate arXiv, extract the latest papers, validate the data, and return a clean list to you—usually within 3 minutes or less.

Advanced Use Cases

Once you're comfortable, try more sophisticated workflows:

Social Media Automation

• Automatically like posts or follow users on LinkedIn or Twitter.

• Schedule posts across platforms.

Research Assistance

• Summarize academic papers.

• Gather comparative data from multiple sites.

E-commerce Monitoring

• Track product prices or availability.

• Pull customer reviews or competitor analysis.

Privacy, Limitations & Best Practices

Privacy First

• Nanobrowser runs locally, meaning your data and API keys stay secure inside your browser.

Limitations

• Some sites may present CAPTCHAs or anti-bot challenges.

• Dynamic or JS-heavy sites may require additional steps or manual overrides.

Best Practices

• Use specific, actionable prompts.

• Check results and iterate as needed.

• Monitor API usage for cost efficiency.

Alternatives & Competitors

Other AI browser tools include:

• OpenAI Operator: GPT-powered with some browser features.

• Claude on Web: AI assistant by Anthropic.

• Steward: Another browser automation extension.

However, Nanobrowser excels due to its:

• Free, open-source nature.

• Full control over model selection.

• Seamless browser-native integration.

Conclusion & Next Steps

Web automation is no longer a dream—it’s a tool you can start using today. With Nanobrowser and Gemini 2.5 Pro, you’re equipped to automate virtually any online task—saving hours and boosting your productivity instantly.

Next Steps:

• Install Nanobrowser.

• Set up your Gemini API key.

• Try your first automation prompt.

Explore more workflows, share your ideas, and join the growing community on GitHub or Discord.

FAQs

What browsers support Nanobrowser?
Currently, it works best with Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers.

How do I switch to a different LLM provider?
Just go to Settings > Models and input your preferred API key and model name.

Is there a cost for using Gemini?
Google AI Studio provides some free usage, but usage may incur costs depending on API volume.

Can Nanobrowser bypass CAPTCHAs?
Not reliably—use workarounds or manual input if CAPTCHA appears.

Where can I learn more?
Visit the official GitHub for updates, community discussions, and advanced usage guides.