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AI agents should use APIs over browsers when available

AI agents should prioritize using direct APIs or CLIs when available, rather than relying solely on browser automation. While browser delegation is crucial for workflows trapped in logged-in web interfaces, it should be a secondary option. The author emphasizes that using a product's dedicated interface, when well-designed, offers greater stability and structured interaction compared to simulating user actions in a browser. AI

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IMPACT Encourages developers to build and utilize direct interfaces for AI agents, improving reliability and efficiency.

RANK_REASON The article discusses best practices for AI agent interaction with software, advocating for API usage over browser automation when possible.

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 · Eli ·

    Browser delegation is not a replacement for clean APIs

    <p>AI agents should not use browsers for everything.</p> <p>That sounds strange coming from BrowserMan, but it is the distinction that makes the category more useful.</p> <p>If a product exposes a good API, use the API. If it has a safe CLI, use the CLI. If it has an MCP server o…