Mozilla has launched a new developer-focused tool called the TABS API, expanding its push into artificial intelligence by enabling AI agents to interact with the web more efficiently. Developers can now sign up for early access, according to a report by OMG Ubuntu.
The TABS API allows AI agents to perform human-like browsing actions, including clicking, scrolling, searching, and filling out forms. Mozilla says the tool provides real-time feedback and adaptive behavior, offering precise control without the usual complexity of web automation.
Unlike major AI providers, Mozilla’s system does not run on an in-house language model. Instead, developers can connect any third-party LLM of their choice, giving them flexibility to choose the best-suited model for analysis or task automation.
Under the free tier, developers will receive 1,000 requests monthly—sufficient for experimentation or prototyping. Heavier workloads are expected to cost around $5 per 1,000 requests, with paid plans offering lower latency and CAPTCHA-solving features for navigating websites with automated activity checks.
Mozilla emphasizes data minimisation as its key differentiator, stating that scraped website data processed through TABS is treated ephemerally and not stored. This privacy-focused approach may appeal to developers handling sensitive information or working on secure automation workflows.
The TABS API builds on Mozilla’s wider AI strategy, following the introduction of an AI browsing mode in Firefox and upcoming agentic capabilities planned for Firefox 145.
