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EngineeringSeptember 11, 2025· 7 min read
Self-hosting Ferr Browser
Run the open-source Ferr Browser on your own infrastructure, from a laptop to a cluster.
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Ada K.
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The cloud is convenient, but sometimes the browser has to run inside your own network. Ferr Browser is open source, and self-hosting it is a container away.
Run it locally
self-host.sh
docker run -p 3000:3000 ferr/browser # point the SDK at your instanceexport FERR_BASE_URL=http://localhost:3000Scale it out
The same image runs behind a load balancer for a self-hosted fleet. You keep the API surface and trade managed capacity for full control.
Build it on Ferr
Launch your first cloud browser for free.
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