Overview
Tool selection determines the economics of an agentic workflow. A task that can be completed through one direct request should not require dozens of browser actions. A task with no stable API should not consume hours of engineering merely to avoid a browser that could complete it immediately.
The automation spectrum also supports progressive development. Browser automation can reveal the sequence of actions and the network requests involved. Once the flow is understood and proven useful, a custom direct integration can replace the browser for scale, speed, and cost.