Looking for web automation tools? The Browse capability is now part of the Web Toolkit, which includes both Search and Browse tools for web research and content extraction.For full Chrome browser automation with persistent profiles, session recording, and authentication handling, see the Browser documentation.
What You’re Looking For
Athena provides two distinct approaches to working with web content:Web Toolkit (Search & Browse)
The Web Toolkit provides lightweight tools for web search and content extraction:- Search: Find information across the internet using intelligent web search
- Browse: Fetch and extract content from specific web pages and follow links
Web Toolkit Documentation
Learn about Search and Browse tools for web research and content scraping
Browser Toolkit (Chrome Automation)
The Browser toolkit provides full Chrome automation capabilities:- Automated web navigation with interactive element control
- Form filling and multi-step workflows
- Persistent browser profiles with authentication state
- Session recording for compliance and debugging
- Data extraction from authenticated or JavaScript-heavy sites
Browser Documentation
Learn about full Chrome automation with profiles, sessions, and authentication
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Browse (Web Toolkit) | Browser (Chrome Automation) |
|---|---|---|
| Use Case | Simple content retrieval | Complex web automation |
| Authentication | No | Yes, with persistent profiles |
| JavaScript | No execution | Full JavaScript support |
| Form Interaction | No | Yes |
| Session State | No | Yes, maintained across runs |
| Speed | Fast, lightweight | Slower, full browser overhead |
| Best For | Public web pages, articles | Authenticated portals, forms |