Agent update
n8n Assistant with Browser Use
On 6 Oct 2026, n8n released Browser Use in the n8n Assistant to all users. The Assistant can work in your Chrome browser, instead of that capability being limited to an experiment.
How to use n8n Assistant Browser Use for small business
An operations coordinator could ask the Assistant to walk through a supplier portal in Chrome and draft a workflow that checks stock or places a routine order the same way each time. A marketing manager could have it inspect a booking or ads page, then build or adjust an n8n workflow from what it sees, rather than describing every click in text. A bookkeeper could use it while setting up a workflow that collects a report from a signed-in web app that has no clean API.
Browser Use is now controlled by the instance admin setting N8N_INSTANCE_AI_BROWSER_USE_ENABLED, which is on by default, rather than by an experiment flag. It remains unavailable on phones and tablets, including iPads in desktop mode. The changelog describes the release as available to all users, not only selected Cloud plans. The experimental "Set up automatically" credential option was turned off by default. The notes do not mention country restrictions, or a separate price.
Most useful for: Virtual Assistant – Research suppliers or options for the owner, Executive Assistant – Plan and book travel, accommodation and itineraries, Marketing Coordinator – Update listings, prices and offers on booking or listing sites
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it on my phone, and which plan do I need?
No. It remains unavailable on phones and tablets, including iPads in desktop mode. The notes say it is available to all users, controlled by the admin setting, and they do not limit it to a named paid plan or list an extra fee.
Will it sign into websites for me automatically?
The changelog does not describe automatic sign-in. The experimental "Set up automatically" credential setup option was disabled by default as part of this release. You should expect to set up browser access yourself, and to stay in control of any logged-in session it uses.
How is Browser Use turned on or off?
It is now controlled by the instance admin setting N8N_INSTANCE_AI_BROWSER_USE_ENABLED, which is on by default, rather than by an experiment flag. The changelog says Browser Use was released to all users.