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 | 1 | verified | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Autonomy level | 3 | inferred | 3 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | mcp,openrouter | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
Its open-source nature and custom browser architecture overcome traditional crawling detection barriers, enabling a reusable AI agent ecosystem.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“Then open **http://127.0.0.1:8765**. The conversation on the left, the browser on the right, live.”— readme
“uvx --from git+https://github.com/feder-cr/dots dots --openrouter-key sk-or-...”— readme
“the pointer travels to what it clicks and keys are pressed one at a time”— readme
“Go to `<paste the URL>`. One way, Milan to Lisbon, economy, one adult.”— readme
“--profile-dir keeps logins and cookies from one run to the next.”— readme
FAQ
What is dots?
An open-source AI agent with a built-in browser that automates complex web tasks like login, data scraping, and form filling while evading anti-bot detection, designed for developers and researchers.
What does dots do?
Automate web tasks such as login, data extraction, and form submission that require bypassing anti-bot protections.
Why does dots matter?
Its open-source nature and custom browser architecture overcome traditional crawling detection barriers, enabling a reusable AI agent ecosystem.
How much does dots cost?
Free
Is dots free?
Yes — dots has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is dots open source?
Yes — dots is open source.
Can I self-host dots?
Yes — dots can be self-hosted.
What does dots integrate with?
mcp,openrouter
How popular is dots?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 31.8k upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-30).
What are the best dots alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: Stealth Venture, ECC, orca, taste-skill, Agent-Reach, archify.