Kuri – Zig based agent-browser alternative

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TL;DR: Zig-based agent browser claims 16% fewer tokens than Vercel’s alternative with a tiny footprint.

Key Takeaways

• Self-published benchmark: 16% lower token cost on a Google Flights task vs. Vercel agent-browser
• Much smaller install size than Node-based alternatives — relevant for constrained environments
• kuri-fetch wraps Chrome DevTools Protocol; Chrome must be running separately, not standalone

Discussion

• [sorcercode]: Self-published benchmark claims 16% lower token cost and much smaller footprint
• [npodbielski]: It’s a Chrome DevTools wrapper — needs Chrome running, not truly standalone
• Community skeptical: self-published benchmarks and undisclosed Chrome dependency dampen enthusiasm.

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