web-access

What it is good for

• Searching the web and reading pages for an AI agent
• Operating a logged-in browser for dynamic websites
• Running several web research jobs in parallel
• Pulling images or video frames out of web pages

At a glance

Who it is for

• Developers
• Vibe coders
• Researchers and analysts

Setup

Guided command-line setup

Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.

Cost

Free and open source

Type

Skill or plugin

Tasks

• Do tasks in a web browser for you
• Research a topic across the web
• Collect data from websites

Works with

Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, Chrome, Edge

Momentum

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GitHub stars

9,318

GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

Official links

Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.

• Source code on GitHub

Questions

Is web-access free?

Yes. It is free and open source.

Do I need to know how to code to use web-access?

You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.

What does web-access work with?

According to its own documentation, it works with Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, Chrome, and Edge.

What is web-access good for?

Searching the web and reading pages for an AI agent, operating a logged-in browser for dynamic websites, running several web research jobs in parallel, and pulling images or video frames out of web pages.

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