oxylabs/headless-browser

Execute complex automation scripts via remote cloud sessions , featuring integrated residential proxies , automated CAPTCHA solving , and native JavaScript rendering for the toughest dynamic websites.

What it solves

Headless Browser is a cloud-based solution that removes the complexity of managing browser infrastructure for web scraping and automation. It eliminates the need to set up local headless browsers, manage residential proxies, and manually handle anti-bot detection or CAPTCHAs, which are often barriers to large-scale data extraction from JavaScript-heavy websites.

How it works

The service operates via a secure WebSocket (WSS) connection. Users connect their automation scripts (using libraries like Playwright or Puppeteer) to Oxylabs' remote browser infrastructure. These remote browsers run on dedicated servers with integrated residential proxies and stealth features. The workflow involves establishing a connection using credentials in the URL, executing automation commands via the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP), and disconnecting once the task is completed.

Who it’s for

It is designed for developers and data engineers who need full browser control for complex interactions (like filling forms or infinite scrolling) on dynamic websites, as well as those performing ad verification, visual regression testing, or building AI-driven web automation using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Highlights

  • Automated CAPTCHA Solving: Automatically detects and solves CAPTCHAs on page load, with support for manual triggers for hCaptcha, reCAPTCHA, and Cloudflare Turnstile.
  • Integrated Residential Proxies: Every session is automatically routed through a residential proxy network to avoid detection.
  • Geolocation and Device Emulation: Ability to specify country, city, or US state for targeting, and emulate desktop, mobile, or tablet devices.
  • Session Inspection: A VNC-based tool for real-time visual debugging of headless sessions.
  • AI Integration: Supports MCP for connecting AI systems like Claude Desktop or Cursor for autonomous web navigation.

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