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Stagehand
Browser-automation SDK for AI agents with Playwright-style APIs and self-healing actions
Stagehand — frequently asked questions
Who maintains Stagehand?
Stagehand is built and maintained by Browserbase, with the source code on GitHub (23.7k+ stars at time of writing).
Which languages are supported?
TypeScript, Python, and Go are officially supported, with example code and quickstarts for each.
How does Stagehand differ from Playwright?
Playwright is designed for testing; Stagehand is designed for agents, adding natural-language act/extract, self-healing actions, WebMCP, domain controls, OTel tracing, and token-optimized page context, running inside a browser extension for lower latency.
Does Stagehand require a remote browser service?
No. Stagehand can run against a local browser (e.g., via localBrowser) as well as inside Browserbase's managed browser infrastructure.