WAB launches open-source protocol for AI agents to interact with websites — gives site owners control over what bots can do

WAB (Web Agent Bridge) released an open-source platform that creates a standardized communication layer between AI agents and websites. Instead of agents blindly scraping DOM elements, websites can expose explicit commands (click, fill forms, check prices) with granular permissions — site owners choose which actions are allowed and set rate limits to prevent abuse.

The platform includes a real-time negotiation engine where AI agents propose counter-offers directly to WAB-enabled sites based on rules the site owner defines (bulk discounts, loyalty rewards, time-based offers), plus an anti-hallucination shield that cross-checks agent claims against actual page screenshots and market benchmarks before users see them.

For website operators, this means you can now safely let AI agents interact with your site without breaking your interface — the protocol auto-detects buttons and forms, repairs broken selectors when your page layout changes, and logs every agent action in a dashboard so you see which features bots use most. For AI agent builders, you get a standard SDK (compatible with Puppeteer, Playwright, and WebDriver) and 11 pre-built templates (hotel booking, grocery comparison, flight deals) ready to run immediately.