Opera Launches Neon: First AI-Powered Agentic Browser That Can Browse the Web for You

Opera Software today announced the alpha launch of Opera Neon, positioning it as the world's first "agentic browser" an AI-powered browser that can autonomously complete web tasks, generate content, and take actions on behalf of users. The new AI browser represents a significant departure from traditional web browsers, introducing capabilities that could fundamentally change how users interact with the internet.

What Exactly Is an "Agentic Browser”?

Unlike traditional browsers (or even AI helpers like ChatGPT), agentic AI doesn’t stop at answering questions. It takes action. Think of it as upgrading from a GPS to a self-driving car. Opera Neon embeds three core AI engines directly into the browser:

1. Chat: Your In-Browser Research AssistantInstantly answers queries, summarizes pages, translates text, and generates content without tab-hopping. Need context about a complex article? Chat scans it live.
2. Do: The Web Automation ButlerThis is the star browser automation feature. "Do” interacts with websites for you – booking hotels, filling forms, price-comparing products, or managing subscriptions. Opera claims it uses "textual representations” of sites to maintain privacy while clicking/typing like a human.
3. Make: The Cloud-Based CreatorDescribe a game, website, or app in plain English. Neon’s cloud agents build it offline. "Make a trivia quiz about 80s movies” → done. This no-code AI development could democratize digital creation.

Three Core Features Define Opera's AI Browser Technology

1. Chat: Native AI Integration for Seamless Browsing

Opera Neon's Chat feature provides integrated AI assistance without requiring users to switch between applications or browser tabs. Unlike browser extensions or add-ons, this native AI browser feature can:

• Answer questions with context awareness of the current webpage
• Conduct web research and provide sourced information
• Generate content directly within the browsing experience
• Translate text and summarize articles in real-time

The AI browser's chat functionality represents a significant advancement over existing browser AI implementations, offering contextual understanding that adapts to users' browsing activities.

2. Do: Autonomous Web Task Automation

The Do feature sets Opera's agentic browser apart from traditional AI browsers by enabling autonomous task completion. This browser automation technology can:

• Navigate websites independently
• Complete online forms automatically
• Handle booking processes for travel and appointments
• Execute shopping tasks from search to checkout
• Interact with web applications using textual representation

Opera emphasizes that the AI-powered browser maintains user security and privacy while performing these automated tasks, though specific technical details about the security implementation remain limited during the alpha phase.

3. Make: AI-Powered Content and Application Creation

Perhaps the most ambitious feature of Opera's AI browser is Make, which enables users to create complex web content and applications through natural language prompts. The agentic browser can:

• Generate complete web applications from descriptions
• Create interactive games based on user concepts
• Build websites and web-based tools
• Run multiple creation instances simultaneously in the cloud

This feature positions Opera Neon as not just an AI web browser but as a development platform accessible to non-programmers.

Availability and Business Model for Opera's Agentic Browser

Opera Neon is currently in alpha testing with access limited to invited users. Interested parties can join a waitlist through Opera's dedicated Neon website. The company has confirmed that the AI-powered browser will operate on a subscription model, though pricing details have not been announced.

The invite-only approach allows Opera to gather feedback from early adopters while managing server load for the computationally intensive AI browser features. This staged rollout strategy is common for AI-powered applications that require significant backend infrastructure.