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Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Browser Adds Support for Custom Chrome Extensions

Amazon Bedrock's AgentCore Browser now allows secure installation of custom Chrome-compatible extensions to automate complex workflows.

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Retrospective edition: 2026-01-22. Source published: 2026-01-22. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

Amazon Bedrock introduced functionality that permits uploading and automatic installation of custom Chrome browser extensions within its AgentCore Browser sessions. This capability supports enterprise automation scenarios not achievable via standard browser automation alone, such as customized authentication and advanced testing.

The new feature expands AgentCore's secure environment use cases, facilitating integration of third-party extension tools while maintaining control and security. It is deployed across nine AWS regions and targets developers and organizations needing enhanced browser automation, although independent assessments of security and performance impacts have not been reported.

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Source published 2026-01-22. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.