No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | — | unknown | — |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | free | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| Integrations | chrome | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
Its local-first design and dual-component architecture—brain and browser extension—offer a secure, decentralized alternative to cloud-dependent AI agents.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“Yad is a free, open-source AI browser agent”— description
“a local Companion (Part B, the brain)”— description
“runs on Chrome and Brave”— description
FAQ
What is Yad?
Yad is an open-source, privacy-first AI browser agent that runs locally to autonomously perform web tasks like form filling and data collection without sending data to the cloud.
What does Yad do?
Have an AI automatically collect information, fill out forms, or complete web tasks while browsing, with all data staying on the user’s device.
Why does Yad matter?
Its local-first design and dual-component architecture—brain and browser extension—offer a secure, decentralized alternative to cloud-dependent AI agents.
How much does Yad cost?
Free
Is Yad free?
Yes — Yad has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Can I self-host Yad?
Yes — Yad can be self-hosted.
What does Yad integrate with?
chrome
How popular is Yad?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 1 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-02).
What are the best Yad alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: browser-use, Akari Tickets, FriendFilter + GroupFilter, page-agent, Kome, happycapy.