Argos

Argos is a Chrome browser extension and desktop CLI agent that performs real browser actions — clicking, typing, filling forms, opening tabs — on behalf of the user, using their own logged-in accounts. Described on its homepage as "a modified, rebranded version of Lyto AI," Argos positions itself as an agent that acts as you rather than simply advising you. It is free to install from the Chrome Web Store.

What It Is

Argos is an AI-powered browser automation agent that operates directly inside Google Chrome. Unlike conversational AI tools that generate instructions for the user to follow, Argos executes tasks autonomously: it navigates pages, interacts with UI elements, drafts and sends emails in Gmail, writes documents in Google Docs, and populates spreadsheets in Google Sheets — all within the user's existing authenticated sessions. A companion CLI extends the same agent to the desktop with shell access, and tasks can be triggered remotely via Telegram or WhatsApp.

Core Capabilities

The homepage organizes Argos around four primary use cases:

• Real-time and background task execution — Argos can run tasks while the user watches or operate quietly in the background and deliver finished results.
• CLI with shell access — A desktop agent that pairs with the user's real browser and can be messaged from Telegram from anywhere.
• Full browser control — Opens tabs, scrolls, clicks, and fills forms on any website, not just a sidebar chat.
• Native Google Workspace integration — Drafts and sends emails in Gmail, writes documents in Google Docs, and builds spreadsheets with charts in Google Sheets.

Integrations and Platform Support

Argos integrates with Google (Gmail, Docs, Sheets), GitHub, Slack, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The extension runs exclusively on Google Chrome. The CLI component extends functionality to the desktop operating system level with real shell access. Data is described on the homepage as staying local.

Audience and Workflow Fit

The tool targets knowledge workers, freelancers, sales professionals, students, and small teams who spend significant time on repetitive browser-based research, communication, and data-gathering tasks. User testimonials published on the homepage describe use cases including sales research (scanning LinkedIn, news, and company sites before calls), competitor pricing aggregation, academic research synthesis, and Gmail inbox management. The homepage also lists Tele2, Elevatify, and Counsel AI as organizations whose teams use the product, per vendor-published claims.

Update: CLI Launch and Current Status

The homepage banner announces "The CLI is out now — Shell access and automation from anywhere," indicating a recent expansion beyond the browser extension to a desktop CLI agent. The product is actively available on the Chrome Web Store and appears to be in early commercial operation, with a free tier and a paid Pro plan that includes a 3-day free trial.