Opera opens early access to Neon, an on-device AI browser
Opera opened early access to Neon, a subscription browser that runs AI agents directly on users' devices to complete tasks inside web pages. The browser can navigate sites, fill forms, compare data across tabs and write code without sending page interactions to external servers.
The Oslo-based сenters Neon on three core capabilities: Chat, Do, and Make; Tasks and Cards are supporting workflow constructs. Neon Do acts as the on-device agent that performs multi-step actions within the browser session. Tasks create isolated workspaces, and Cards work as reusable prompt templates that users can chain together to automate workflows.
The agent pauses when it needs human input and operates within the user's active session. Opera says the on-device architecture gives users control over when the AI acts. The company designed Neon for heavy AI users and will expand access beyond the initial waitlist group in the coming months.
Opera described Neon in earlier announcements as handling web tasks locally, including booking, shopping and form completion. The browser uses a text representation of websites so the agent can read and interact with page elements without cloud routing. The release turned those concepts into shipping features with a paid early-access program.
Opera described Neon in earlier announcements as handling web tasks locally, including booking, shopping and form completion. The browser uses a text representation of websites so the agent can read and interact with page elements without cloud routing. The release turned those concepts into shipping features with a paid early-access program.
“We built Opera Neon for ourselves – and for everyone who uses AI extensively in their day-to-day. Today, we’re welcoming the first users who will help shape the future of agentic browsing with us,”said Krystian Kolondra, EVP Browsers at Opera, in a statement.
Opera has more than 280 million monthly active users across its desktop and mobile browsers. The company added Neon as a paid option for users who want AI to act directly on pages rather than just return search results. Opera positions the local processing approach as privacy-focused as European regulators increase scrutiny of data handling practices.
Several companies are releasing agentic browsers. Perplexity launched Comet, and The Browser Company is deploying Dia. Both products include AI agents that can research and take actions across websites. OpenAI is preparing a Chromium-based browser that may integrate its Operator agent.
Several companies are releasing agentic browsers. Perplexity launched Comet, and The Browser Company is deploying Dia. Both products include AI agents that can research and take actions across websites. OpenAI is preparing a Chromium-based browser that may integrate its Operator agent.
