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BrowserOS for Mac

Open-source agentic browser

Quick answer: BrowserOS is a web browser for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask browseros. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 116 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What BrowserOS is

BrowserOS is a web browser for macOS: open-source agentic browser.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.browseros.com/.

How to install BrowserOS

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask browseros.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install BrowserOS on Mac?

Run brew install --cask browseros in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is BrowserOS open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (browseros-ai/BrowserOS), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does BrowserOS run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is BrowserOS?

It was installed 116 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3212 in this catalogue.

What version of BrowserOS is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.51.0.