Skyvern
by Skyvern AI
Skyvern is an open-source platform for automating browser-based workflows with large language models and computer vision. It can navigate websites, extract information, and complete multistep tasks through APIs or a hosted service.
Why Abandoned
Skyvern’s official website, documentation, GitHub repository, and Y Combinator company profile remain available; the GitHub project shows ongoing development.
🩺 Health Signals
- HTTP Status
- 200
- Response
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- Confidence
- 96%
- Domain expires
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📅 Timeline
Skyvern publicly introduced
Skyvern announced its open-source browser automation product, describing the use of large language models and computer vision to automate workflows on unfamiliar websites.
Y Combinator W24 participation
Skyvern joined Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 batch, according to its YC company profile.
$2.6 million seed round announced
Skyvern announced a $2.6 million seed round led by Unusual Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator and others.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyvern AI?
Skyvern is an open-source AI platform for automating browser workflows. It combines large language models and computer vision to interact with websites, extract data, and complete multistep tasks.
Is Skyvern open source?
Yes. Skyvern publishes its core browser-automation software on GitHub under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, while also offering hosted services.
How does Skyvern automate websites?
Skyvern uses language models and computer vision to understand webpage content and decide which browser actions to take, rather than relying only on fixed selectors or prerecorded clicks.
What can Skyvern be used for?
Typical uses include form completion, data extraction, procurement and purchasing workflows, account administration, and other browser-based processes that span one or more websites.
Does Skyvern offer an API?
Yes. Skyvern provides API access and documentation for creating and running browser tasks and workflows, alongside its user interface and open-source deployment option.