Skyvern

Category: OSS Agent (Browser Automation)

Skyvern automates browser-based workflows using AI agents that interact with any website the way a human would: clicking, typing, solving CAPTCHAs, handling 2FA, extracting data, and filling forms. It understands page layout visually rather than relying on brittle CSS selectors or XPath.

Quick Facts

Field	Value
Category	OSS Agent
License	AGPL-3.0 (core); proprietary anti-bot features in cloud
Free tier	5,000 credits per month, no credit card required
Paid tiers	Available (see pricing at skyvern.com)
GitHub stars	20,000+
Official site	skyvern.com
Cloud app	app.skyvern.com
GitHub	github.com/Skyvern-AI/skyvern

Key Capabilities

• CAPTCHA solving without third-party services (cloud tier)
• Two-factor authentication (2FA and TOTP) support
• Proxy networks with geo-targeting across multiple countries
• Explainable AI with audit trails
• Data extraction in CSV or JSON format
• Document processing with OCR
• Visual workflow builder (drag-and-drop)
• Browser testing that adapts automatically to UI changes

Deployment Modes

Skyvern Cloud - Managed, fully hosted. Includes anti-bot measures, proxy network, and CAPTCHA solvers. Start at app.skyvern.com.

Self-Hosted - Open source AGPL-3.0 core. Run via pip or Docker Compose. Anti-bot features are NOT included (cloud only).

Safety and ToS Notes

• The AGPL-3.0 license requires that any modifications to the core be released as open source if distributed.
• Anti-bot and proxy capabilities are restricted to the managed cloud offering.
• Telemetry is enabled by default on self-hosted installs; disable by setting SKYVERN_TELEMETRY=false in your .env.
• Always close cloud browser sessions to free resources and avoid unexpected credit consumption.
• Skyvern is intended for automating workflows on sites where you have authorization. Automating access you do not have permission for violates ToS and applicable laws.