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Stagehand v4 launches as open-source browser agent SDK positioned as Playwright alternative

Stagehand v4 has launched as an open-source SDK for browser agents, positioned as an alternative to Playwright, which was built for testing workflows rather than agentic use cases. The tool simplifies webpage content representation to reduce token consumption while maintaining full browser functionality, according to a Hacker News discussion.

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Stagehand v4 launches as open-source browser agent SDK positioned as Playwright alternative
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According to Hacker News discussion, Stagehand v4 released as an open-source SDK specifically designed for browser agents, designed to replace Playwright which was built for testing workflows rather than agentic use cases. The tool simplifies webpage content representation to reduce token consumption while maintaining full browser functionality.

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