From 5bc8dfb607cc2f55586daadb8d6c43d9dad35a31 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hussufo <0xhussufo@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:53:06 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] docs: align pricing and plan access --- .../cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx | 8 ++ content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx | 8 ++ content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx | 8 ++ content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx | 6 ++ .../docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx | 25 ++++-- .../docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx | 5 ++ content/docs/overview/pricinglimits.mdx | 16 ++-- .../steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx | 6 +- .../overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx | 10 ++- .../docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx | 76 +++++++++++-------- .../sessions-api/session-lifecycle.mdx | 6 +- .../available-skills/steel-reliability.mdx | 2 +- .../docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx | 6 +- content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx | 18 +++-- scripts/sync-cookbook.ts | 20 ++++- 15 files changed, 161 insertions(+), 59 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx b/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx index f39e845c..a11e1c32 100644 --- a/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx +++ b/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx @@ -9,6 +9,14 @@ description: Build an AI agent with browser-use and Steel that solves CAPTCHAs a +:::callout +type: warn +### Current plan limits +Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates. + +On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit. Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. +::: + Steel can solve [CAPTCHAs](/cookbook/topics/captchas) inside a session without the agent lifting a finger. This recipe wires that into Browser Use: one flag at session creation, one custom tool the agent calls to block until the solver reports done. Everything else is the same perception-plan-act loop as the base [Browser Use](/cookbook/browser-use) recipe. ```python diff --git a/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx b/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx index d58dbdd8..9d4137c5 100644 --- a/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx +++ b/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx @@ -9,6 +9,14 @@ description: Integrate Steel with the browser-use framework for AI-driven web au +:::callout +type: warn +### Current plan limits +Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates. + +On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit. Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. +::: + [Browser Use](/cookbook/topics/browser-use) is an agent framework: you give it an LLM, a browser, and a natural-language `task`, and it runs a perception-plan-act loop until the task is done. It doesn't need selectors or scripted steps. The model reads the page, decides the next action, and executes it against the browser you give it. The browser in this recipe is a Steel session, so the agent runs on managed cloud Chrome with stealth, proxies, and a live viewer instead of local Chromium. The [Browser Use integration](/integrations/browser-use) covers install and setup. ```python diff --git a/content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx b/content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx index 19a3eba5..3ec5870e 100644 --- a/content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx +++ b/content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx @@ -9,6 +9,14 @@ description: "Control browsers with AI using Steel's infrastructure and Notte's +:::callout +type: warn +### Current plan limits +Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates. + +On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit. Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. +::: + Notte builds its [agent](/cookbook/topics/agents) on top of a perception layer. Each step, `notte.Session` flattens the live DOM into a compact action space (labeled interactive elements, form fields, section headings) and hands that structured view to the reasoning model. The model picks an action by id, Notte translates it back into a browser command. Steel's [Notte integration](/integrations/notte) covers the same setup on its own. This recipe points that loop at a Steel session instead of a locally launched browser. diff --git a/content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx b/content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx index 7aa9d6c1..d0c37a5f 100644 --- a/content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx +++ b/content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx @@ -9,6 +9,12 @@ description: Use Steel with Selenium in Python for cloud browser automation. +:::callout +type: warn +### Current plan limits +Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates. +::: + Selenium speaks the W3C WebDriver protocol over HTTP, not CDP. Every click, navigation, and `find_element` is an HTTP round-trip to a remote endpoint that implements the spec. Steel runs one at `http://connect.steelbrowser.com/selenium`, which is where `webdriver.Remote` points. The catch: Steel identifies callers with a `steel-api-key` header and routes each command to the right browser with a `session-id` header. `webdriver.Remote` doesn't expose a direct hook for custom headers, so the starter subclasses `RemoteConnection`: diff --git a/content/docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx b/content/docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx index ba209ef9..000318d1 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx @@ -13,7 +13,11 @@ Browser Tools are stateless, single-call endpoints that spin up a managed browse | `POST /v1/screenshot` | Loads a URL and returns a hosted PNG of the page. | | `POST /v1/pdf` | Loads a URL and returns a hosted PDF of the page. | -Each call counts as 1 credit and is rate limited to 20 requests per minute per organization. Reach for [Sessions](/overview/sessions-api/overview) instead when you need cookies, multi-step navigation, or extension state. +Browser Tools cost $5 per 1,000 calls on Launch and Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. +Steel-managed proxy bandwidth is billed separately at your plan's rate. Calls are rate +limited to 20 requests per minute per organization. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) +for current rates. Reach for [Sessions](/overview/sessions-api/overview) instead when you need +cookies, multi-step navigation, or extension state. ### Scrape @@ -177,7 +181,7 @@ All three endpoints accept the same handful of options for controlling how the p | Option | Type | What it does | | ---------- | --------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -| `useProxy` | `boolean` | Route the request through a Steel-managed residential proxy. Paid plans only. | +| `useProxy` | `boolean` | Route the request through a Steel-managed residential proxy. Requires proxy access. | | `delay` | `number` | Milliseconds to wait after navigation before capturing. Useful for hydrated sites. | A common pattern for client-rendered pages is to combine `delay` with a residential proxy: @@ -205,8 +209,12 @@ result = client.scrape( :::callout type: warn -### Hobby plans cannot use Steel proxies on Browser Tools -`useProxy: true` returns `402 Payment Required` on the hobby plan. Upgrade, or pass your own proxy by opening a [Session](/overview/sessions-api/overview) and scraping through it. +### Enable Steel-managed proxies on Launch +Add $10 in paid balance to enable `useProxy: true` on Launch. Free credits do not count +toward this deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. Scale includes access; +Enterprise pricing is custom. To use your own proxy without the managed-proxy deposit, +open a [Session](/overview/sessions-api/overview) and scrape through it. BYOP has no Steel +proxy bandwidth charge; browser session usage is still billed. ::: @@ -214,7 +222,7 @@ type: warn | Status | Meaning | | ------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | -| 402 | `useProxy: true` requested on a plan that does not allow it. | +| 402 | `useProxy: true` requested before proxy access is enabled. | | 408 | The browser timed out before completing the action. | | 429 | Concurrent session limit for your plan reached, or 20 RPM hit. | | 503 | No browser capacity available right now. Safe to retry. | @@ -245,6 +253,13 @@ Reach out to us on the #help channel on [Disc Use Browser Tools (`/v1/scrape`, `/v1/screenshot`, `/v1/pdf`) for stateless one-shot actions against a URL; each call spins up a fresh browser and tears it down. Reach for Sessions when you need to persist cookies, click through multi-step flows, pin a proxy to a country, or reuse an authenticated profile or extension. +### How much do Browser Tools cost? + +Browser Tools cost $5 per 1,000 calls on Launch and Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. +Steel-managed proxy bandwidth is billed separately. Launch accounts must add $10 in paid +balance to enable Steel-managed proxies; free credits do not count toward this deposit, +which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. + ### What formats can the scrape endpoint return? Pass `format` to get `html` (raw DOM after JS execution, the default), `cleaned_html`, `markdown` (best for feeding LLMs), or `readability` (Mozilla Readability's article object). Every response also includes `metadata` (SEO fields, status code) and a `links` array. diff --git a/content/docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx b/content/docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx index ea632e58..55b152d1 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx @@ -21,6 +21,11 @@ CAPTCHA solving is particularly useful for: ### Session Configuration +On Launch, add $10 in paid balance to unlock CAPTCHA solving. Free usage credits do not +count toward this deposit, and the deposit goes toward usage. Solves cost $3 per 1,000 on +Launch and $1 per 1,000 on Scale; Enterprise pricing is custom. See +[pricing and limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for plan access and rates. + To enable autosolving, simply set `solveCaptcha: true` when creating a session. diff --git a/content/docs/overview/pricinglimits.mdx b/content/docs/overview/pricinglimits.mdx index 20150e53..437e225b 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/pricinglimits.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/pricinglimits.mdx @@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ description: "Steel pricing: start free with $30 in usage credits (about 300 bro sidebarTitle: Pricing/Limits llm: true --- -**Last Edit:** June 30th, 2026 +**Last Edit:** October 23rd, 2026 ### Pricing Table -| Tier | Price | Included usage | +| Tier | Monthly price | Included usage | | ---------- | -------------- | ----------------------------------------- | | Launch | $0 + usage | $30 free usage credits, one time | | Scale | $250 + usage | $100 free usage credits / month | @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ llm: true | Support | Dedicated Slack channel | - | Included | Included | | Support | 911 email | - | - | Included | | Support | Support & uptime SLAs | - | - | Included | -| Security | Enterprise SSO | - | Included | Included | +| Security | Enterprise SSO | - | - | Included | | Security | HIPAA-ready BAA | - | Included | Included | \* Browser hours are billed by the minute, rounded up. @@ -58,9 +58,14 @@ type: warn ### Verify your Launch account with a $10 deposit To use CAPTCHA solving or Steel-provided proxies on Launch, verify your account by adding $10 in paid balance. Free credits do not count. The deposit goes toward usage, not an extra -fee. Scale includes anti-bot; Enterprise is custom. +fee. Scale includes access to managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving, billed at its usage +rates. Enterprise pricing and access are custom. ::: +Stealth Browser is Steel's custom Chromium fork. It is available on Enterprise at no +additional cost, with access enabled per workload. Enterprise SSO is also Enterprise-only; +Scale includes a HIPAA-ready BAA. + ### Usage Examples If you spent your included credits on a single usage category, you would get roughly: @@ -131,7 +136,8 @@ Enterprise pricing. Verify your Launch account by adding $10 in paid balance. This enables CAPTCHA solving and Steel-provided proxies. Free credits do not count. The deposit goes toward usage, not an extra -fee. Scale includes anti-bot; Enterprise is custom. +fee. Scale includes access to managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving, billed at its usage +rates. Enterprise pricing and access are custom. ### How much do Browser Tools cost? diff --git a/content/docs/overview/self-hosting/steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx b/content/docs/overview/self-hosting/steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx index 8a88b436..3e560f3c 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/self-hosting/steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/self-hosting/steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ llm: true | Feature | Steel Local | Steel Cloud | |------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| -| Concurrency | 1 | 100+ | +| Concurrency | 1 | 10 on Launch, 100 on Scale, 1,000+ on Enterprise | | Stealth | Limited | Advanced Stealth (docs) | | CAPTCHA Solving | None | Supported with the CAPTCHAs API | | Proxies | Bring your own | Bring your own + Steel Managed Proxies | @@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ llm: true The defining factor between running Steel locally and using Steel Cloud is concurrency. +Cloud feature access and rates depend on your plan. On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and +CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit; free credits do not count, and the +deposit goes toward usage. Steel's custom Stealth Browser is available on Enterprise, +with access enabled per workload. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits). For the Extensions API, if you put the extensions you would like to build/load in the `api/src/extensions/` folder then Steel Local will build these and inject them into the session. Credentials are not supported in Steel Local. diff --git a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx index 5a76f5fa..00a3f85a 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx @@ -36,9 +36,10 @@ Together: ## Lease Dedicated IPs Dedicated IPs are leased from **Settings > Network** in the Steel dashboard. They are -available on paid plans; Hobby workspaces need to upgrade before leasing dedicated IPs. +available on Scale and Enterprise; Launch workspaces need to upgrade before leasing them. -Each dedicated IP is billed as a monthly subscription at **$5 per dedicated IP / month**. +On Scale, each dedicated IP is billed as a monthly subscription at **$5 per dedicated IP / month**. +Enterprise pricing is custom. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for plan details. You can lease up to 25 dedicated IPs self-serve from the Network page. If you need more, contact support. @@ -192,6 +193,11 @@ Reach out to us on the #help channel on ## FAQ :::faq +### Which plans support dedicated IPs, and how much do they cost? + +Dedicated IPs are available on Scale at $5 per IP per month, with custom Enterprise pricing. +They are not available on Launch. Proxy bandwidth and browser session usage are billed separately. + ### What happens if I do not pass a fixed IP `id`? Steel randomly selects one active dedicated IP from your workspace. If you use a persisted diff --git a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx index 040e0ab2..aa97449c 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ This guide will walk you through setting up your Steel account, creating your fi 1. Sign up for a free account at steel.dev -2. The free plan includes $30 in usage credits (about 300 browser hours) to get you started +2. Launch includes $30 in one-time free usage credits, valid for 90 days. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current rates and limits. 3. No credit card required @@ -32,15 +32,18 @@ This guide will walk you through setting up your Steel account, creating your fi 2. Add your Steel API key: +```bash +STEEL_API_KEY=ste-your-api-key-here +``` Make sure to add `.env` to your `.gitignore` file to keep your key secure ### Installing Dependencies -Install the Steel SDK and Playwright: +Install the Steel SDK, Playwright, dotenv to load your `.env` file, and tsx to run TypeScript: ```package-install -steel-sdk playwright +steel-sdk playwright dotenv tsx ``` Using Python? `pip install steel-sdk playwright`, then `playwright install chromium`. The PyPI package is `steel-sdk`, but the import is `from steel import Steel`. @@ -48,59 +51,66 @@ Using Python? `pip install steel-sdk playwright`, then `playwright install chrom ### Create Your First Session -Let's create a simple script that launches and then releases a Steel session: +Save the following as `steel-client.ts`. It creates a session, connects with Playwright, visits a page, and releases the session even if a browser operation fails: ```typescript Typescript -wcn -f steel-client.ts import Steel from 'steel-sdk'; -import dotenv from 'dotenv'; +import { chromium } from 'playwright'; +import 'dotenv/config'; -dotenv.config(); +async function main() { + const apiKey = process.env.STEEL_API_KEY; + if (!apiKey) { + throw new Error('Set STEEL_API_KEY in your .env file'); + } -const client = new Steel({ - steelAPIKey: process.env.STEEL_API_KEY, -}); + const client = new Steel({ + steelAPIKey: apiKey, + }); -async function main() { - // Create a session const session = await client.sessions.create(); console.log('Session created:', session.id); console.log(`View live session at: ${session.sessionViewerUrl}`); - // Your session is now ready to use! - // When done, release the session - await client.sessions.release(session.id); - console.log('Session released'); + try { + const browser = await chromium.connectOverCDP( + `wss://connect.steel.dev?apiKey=${encodeURIComponent(apiKey)}&sessionId=${session.id}`, + ); + const page = await browser.contexts()[0].newPage(); + await page.goto('https://example.com'); + console.log('Page title:', await page.title()); + } finally { + // Releasing the session closes its remote browser and connection. + await client.sessions.release(session.id); + console.log('Session released'); + } } -main().catch(console.error); +main().catch((error) => { + console.error(error); + process.exitCode = 1; +}); ``` -### Connecting to Your Session - -Now that you have a session, you can connect to it using your preferred automation tool. +Run it from the directory containing your `.env` file: - -```typescript Typescript -wcn -f puppeteer.ts -import puppeteer from 'puppeteer'; - -const browser = await puppeteer.connect({ - browserWSEndpoint: `wss://connect.steel.dev?apiKey=${process.env.STEEL_API_KEY}&sessionId=${session.id}`, -}); - -const page = await browser.newPage(); -await page.goto('https://example.com'); +```bash +npx tsx steel-client.ts ``` ### Session Features -Want to do more with your session? Here are some common options you can add when creating: +To configure your session, replace the `client.sessions.create()` call inside `main()` +with the following options: + +Steel-provided proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit on Launch. Free credits do not count toward verification; the deposit is available for usage and is not an extra fee. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for details. ```typescript Typescript -wcn const session = await client.sessions.create({ useProxy: true, // Use Steel's residential proxy network solveCaptcha: true, // Enable automatic CAPTCHA solving - timeout: 1800000, // Set 30-minute timeout (default is 5 minutes) + timeout: 600000, // Set 10-minute timeout (default is 5 minutes) inactivityTimeout: 300000, // Release after 5 minutes of inactivity userAgent: 'custom-ua' // Set a custom user agent }); @@ -119,9 +129,9 @@ Reach out to us on the #help channel on [Disc :::faq ### How long does a Steel session last by default? -The default session timeout is 5 minutes. You can extend it with the `timeout` option on session create (for example `timeout: 1800000` for 30 minutes) and set `inactivityTimeout` to release after a period of inactivity. +The default session timeout is 5 minutes. You can extend it with the `timeout` option on session create (for example `timeout: 600000` for 10 minutes) and set `inactivityTimeout` to release after a period of inactivity. The maximum is 15 minutes on Launch, 1 hour on Scale, and up to 24 hours on Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits). ### Can I enable proxies and CAPTCHA solving on a session? -Yes. Pass `useProxy: true` to route through Steel's residential proxy network and `solveCaptcha: true` to enable automatic CAPTCHA solving when creating the session. You can also set a custom user agent with `userAgent`. +Yes. On Launch, first add $10 in paid balance to verify your account; free credits do not count. The deposit goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. Then pass `useProxy: true` to route through Steel's residential proxy network and `solveCaptcha: true` to enable automatic CAPTCHA solving when creating the session. You can also set a custom user agent with `userAgent`. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current access requirements and rates. ::: diff --git a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/session-lifecycle.mdx b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/session-lifecycle.mdx index e862060d..1dc5d413 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/session-lifecycle.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/session-lifecycle.mdx @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Each session can be in one of three states: * **Failed**: Something went wrong during the session's lifetime (like a crash or connection loss). These sessions are automatically cleaned up. -Browser sessions are billed and metered by the minute. A session can last up to 24 hours depending on your plan. +Browser sessions are billed by the minute, rounded up. Launch sessions can last up to 15 minutes, Scale sessions up to 1 hour, and Enterprise sessions up to 24 hours. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current rates and limits. Understanding how sessions live and die helps you manage resources effectively and build more reliable applications. @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ The value must be a valid UUID such as `123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000`. O ### Session Lifetime and Timeout -When you start a session, it stays alive for 5 minutes by default but you can change it by passing the timeout parameter. After the time passes, the session will be automatically released. +When you start a session, it stays alive for 5 minutes by default but you can change it by passing the timeout parameter, up to your plan's maximum session time. After the time passes, the session will be automatically released. @@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ Reach out to us on the #help channel on [Disc ### What is the maximum length of a Steel session? -Up to 24 hours, depending on your plan. Sessions are billed and metered by the minute. +Launch sessions can last up to 15 minutes, Scale sessions up to 1 hour, and Enterprise sessions up to 24 hours. Sessions are billed by the minute, rounded up. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current rates and limits. ### Can I extend the timeout of a running Steel session? diff --git a/content/docs/overview/skills/available-skills/steel-reliability.mdx b/content/docs/overview/skills/available-skills/steel-reliability.mdx index 73d4e104..d19fdee2 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/skills/available-skills/steel-reliability.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/skills/available-skills/steel-reliability.mdx @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ After adding the Steel Skills marketplace in Claude Code: ## Example Prompts - "Plan the least invasive mitigation for this 403." -- "Show me the safe BYOP pattern on Hobby." +- "Show me the safe BYOP pattern on Launch." - "Should this login workflow use profiles, credentials, or both?" ## Related Skills diff --git a/content/docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx b/content/docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx index 21e231fd..31112c1c 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx @@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ const captchaSelectors = [ ### Important Considerations -1. **Plan Availability**: CAPTCHA solving is only available on Developer, Startup, and Enterprise plans. It is not included in the free tier. +1. **Plan Availability and Pricing**: CAPTCHA solving costs $3 per 1,000 solves on Launch and $1 per 1,000 solves on Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. On Launch, add $10 in paid balance to enable CAPTCHA solving. Free credits do not count toward this deposit; the deposit goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. Scale includes access. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for details. 2. **Success Rates**: While our system has high success rates, CAPTCHA solving is not guaranteed to work 100% of the time. Always implement proper error handling. @@ -420,6 +420,10 @@ A CAPTCHA solver detects a challenge on a page, produces a valid answer for it, It is an API that exposes solving as part of your automation instead of as a manual step: you enable it on a session, then read CAPTCHA state and trigger solves over HTTP or the SDKs. In Steel that means the `solveCaptcha` session flag plus the status and solve endpoints of the [CAPTCHAs API](/overview/captchas-api/overview). +### Which plans include CAPTCHA solving, and how much does it cost? + +CAPTCHA solving costs $3 per 1,000 solves on Launch and $1 per 1,000 solves on Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. Launch accounts must add $10 in paid balance to enable solving. Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage rather than an extra fee. Scale includes access. + ### How does Steel handle CAPTCHAs? With a two-pronged approach: browser fingerprinting and anti-detection systems prevent many CAPTCHAs from appearing in the first place, and when one does appear, automatic solving handles it transparently. Enable it by setting `solveCaptcha: true` when creating a session. diff --git a/content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx b/content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx index e386e7f7..f182b06c 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx @@ -23,8 +23,12 @@ Use this table to pick the right option for your project. | Best For | Quickly accessing high-quality residential IPs from specific countries without setup. | General web access, testing, or sites that don't block datacenter IPs. | Full control over your proxy infrastructure, using specialized providers. | | IP Type | High-quality residential IPs | Datacenter | Any (Datacenter, Residential, Mobile) | | Control | Managed by Steel (automatic rotation) | Static datacenter IP assigned by Steel | Full control over IPs and rotation logic | -| Cost | Billed per GB of usage by Steel | Free (included in all plans) | No charge from Steel; you pay your own proxy provider | -| Availability| Developer, Pro, & Enterprise plans | All plans, including Hobby (free) | All plans, including Hobby (free) | +| Cost | $10/GB on Launch, $6/GB on Scale, custom on Enterprise | No proxy bandwidth charge; browser usage still billed | No Steel proxy bandwidth charge; your provider bills separately | +| Availability| Launch after a $10 paid balance deposit; Scale; Enterprise | All plans | All plans | + +On Launch, enable Steel-managed proxies by adding $10 in paid balance. Free credits do not +count toward this deposit. The deposit goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. Browser +session usage is billed separately from proxy bandwidth. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits). ### Steel-Managed Proxies @@ -46,7 +50,7 @@ These proxies are ideal for accessing sites that block datacenter IPs or when yo ### Default Behavior (No Proxies) -When you create a Steel session without enabling proxies, your requests originate from the datacenter/machine’s IP addresses where Steel's browser infrastructure is hosted. This option is free, available on all plans, and incurs no charges on proxy bandwidth. This approach works well for: +When you create a Steel session without enabling proxies, your requests originate from the datacenter/machine’s IP addresses where Steel's browser infrastructure is hosted. This option is available on all plans with no proxy bandwidth charge; browser session usage is still billed. This approach works well for: * Interacting with websites that aren’t blocking default these datacenter IPs @@ -63,7 +67,7 @@ If you have existing proxy infrastructure or specific proxy requirements, you ca * **Complete control** over your proxy infrastructure and IP sources -* **No additional costs** from Steel - you only pay for your own proxy services +* **No Steel proxy bandwidth charge** — you pay your own proxy provider, while browser session usage is still billed by Steel * **Flexibility** to use specialized proxy providers or custom configurations @@ -260,7 +264,7 @@ Reach out to us on the #help channel on [Disc :::faq ### How much do Steel proxies cost? -Steel-managed residential proxies are billed per GB of usage, while the default behavior (no proxy, Steel's datacenter IPs) is free and included in all plans. Bring Your Own Proxy carries no charge from Steel — you only pay your own proxy provider. +Steel-managed residential proxies cost $10/GB on Launch and $6/GB on Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. Default datacenter traffic and Bring Your Own Proxy have no Steel proxy bandwidth charge. With BYOP, you pay your own proxy provider. Browser session usage is still billed in all cases. ### Why is my proxy bandwidth higher than the content I downloaded? @@ -272,7 +276,7 @@ No — proxies are disabled by default (`useProxy: false` is the implicit settin ### Can I use my own proxies with Steel? -Yes — Bring Your Own Proxy (BYOP) lets you pass a `server` URL in `http://`, `https://`, or `socks5://` format on any plan, including the free Hobby plan. Your proxy credentials are handled securely and never logged or stored by Steel beyond the duration of your session. +Yes — Bring Your Own Proxy (BYOP) lets you pass a `server` URL in `http://`, `https://`, or `socks5://` format on any plan, including Launch, without the managed-proxy deposit requirement. Steel does not charge proxy bandwidth for BYOP; browser session usage is still billed, and you pay your own proxy provider. Your proxy credentials are handled securely and never logged or stored by Steel beyond the duration of your session. ### Can Steel proxies target a specific country or city? @@ -280,5 +284,5 @@ Yes — Steel-managed proxies support geographic targeting across 200+ countries ### Which Steel plans include managed residential proxies? -Developer, Pro, and Enterprise plans. The proxy pool offers hundreds of millions of residential IPs with automatic rotation, while the no-proxy default and BYOP are available on all plans including the free Hobby tier. +Managed residential proxies are available on Launch after adding $10 in paid balance, and on Scale and Enterprise. Free credits do not count toward the Launch deposit; it goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. The no-proxy default and BYOP are available on all plans without this deposit requirement. ::: diff --git a/scripts/sync-cookbook.ts b/scripts/sync-cookbook.ts index dfc7ad7d..04ed93b7 100644 --- a/scripts/sync-cookbook.ts +++ b/scripts/sync-cookbook.ts @@ -59,6 +59,20 @@ const LANGUAGE_ORDER: string[] = ['TypeScript', 'Python', 'Rust', 'Go']; // home page, shown in this order. Slugs must match concept slugs. const FEATURED_SLUGS: string[] = ['scrape', 'playwright', 'vercel-ai-sdk', 'claude-agent-sdk']; +// Current plan guidance stays with the docs when upstream recipes are synced. +const SESSION_PLAN_NOTE = + 'Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. ' + + 'See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates.'; +const MANAGED_FEATURE_NOTE = + 'On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit. ' + + 'Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee.'; +const RECIPE_PLAN_NOTES: Record = { + selenium: SESSION_PLAN_NOTE, + 'browser-use': `${SESSION_PLAN_NOTE}\n\n${MANAGED_FEATURE_NOTE}`, + notte: `${SESSION_PLAN_NOTE}\n\n${MANAGED_FEATURE_NOTE}`, + 'browser-use-captcha-auto': `${SESSION_PLAN_NOTE}\n\n${MANAGED_FEATURE_NOTE}`, +}; + interface CookbookLock { repo: string; // "owner/name" on GitHub ref: string; // human-readable branch/tag @@ -347,7 +361,11 @@ async function readRecipeBody( ): Promise { const raw = await fs.readFile(path.join(cookbookDir, recipe.path, 'README.md'), 'utf8'); const stripped = stripLeadingH1(raw); - return rewriteSiblingLinks(stripped, pathToSlug).trim(); + const body = rewriteSiblingLinks(stripped, pathToSlug).trim(); + const planNote = RECIPE_PLAN_NOTES[recipe.slug]; + return planNote + ? `:::callout\ntype: warn\n### Current plan limits\n${planNote}\n:::\n\n${body}` + : body; } function frontmatter(fields: Record): string { From 97f1f98e53f183b1a5493e5babaca0c7940b47f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hussufo <0xhussufo@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:39:30 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] docs: remove repeated pricing disclaimers --- .../cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx | 8 ------- content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx | 8 ------- content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx | 8 ------- content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx | 6 ----- .../docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx | 23 +++---------------- .../docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx | 5 ---- .../steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx | 5 +--- .../overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx | 5 ---- .../docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx | 4 +--- .../docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx | 6 +---- content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx | 19 ++++++++------- scripts/sync-cookbook.ts | 20 +--------------- 12 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 101 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx b/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx index a11e1c32..f39e845c 100644 --- a/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx +++ b/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use-captcha-auto.mdx @@ -9,14 +9,6 @@ description: Build an AI agent with browser-use and Steel that solves CAPTCHAs a -:::callout -type: warn -### Current plan limits -Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates. - -On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit. Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. -::: - Steel can solve [CAPTCHAs](/cookbook/topics/captchas) inside a session without the agent lifting a finger. This recipe wires that into Browser Use: one flag at session creation, one custom tool the agent calls to block until the solver reports done. Everything else is the same perception-plan-act loop as the base [Browser Use](/cookbook/browser-use) recipe. ```python diff --git a/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx b/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx index 9d4137c5..d58dbdd8 100644 --- a/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx +++ b/content/docs/cookbook/browser-use.mdx @@ -9,14 +9,6 @@ description: Integrate Steel with the browser-use framework for AI-driven web au -:::callout -type: warn -### Current plan limits -Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates. - -On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit. Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. -::: - [Browser Use](/cookbook/topics/browser-use) is an agent framework: you give it an LLM, a browser, and a natural-language `task`, and it runs a perception-plan-act loop until the task is done. It doesn't need selectors or scripted steps. The model reads the page, decides the next action, and executes it against the browser you give it. The browser in this recipe is a Steel session, so the agent runs on managed cloud Chrome with stealth, proxies, and a live viewer instead of local Chromium. The [Browser Use integration](/integrations/browser-use) covers install and setup. ```python diff --git a/content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx b/content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx index 3ec5870e..19a3eba5 100644 --- a/content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx +++ b/content/docs/cookbook/notte.mdx @@ -9,14 +9,6 @@ description: "Control browsers with AI using Steel's infrastructure and Notte's -:::callout -type: warn -### Current plan limits -Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates. - -On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit. Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. -::: - Notte builds its [agent](/cookbook/topics/agents) on top of a perception layer. Each step, `notte.Session` flattens the live DOM into a compact action space (labeled interactive elements, form fields, section headings) and hands that structured view to the reasoning model. The model picks an action by id, Notte translates it back into a browser command. Steel's [Notte integration](/integrations/notte) covers the same setup on its own. This recipe points that loop at a Steel session instead of a locally launched browser. diff --git a/content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx b/content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx index d0c37a5f..7aa9d6c1 100644 --- a/content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx +++ b/content/docs/cookbook/selenium.mdx @@ -9,12 +9,6 @@ description: Use Steel with Selenium in Python for cloud browser automation. -:::callout -type: warn -### Current plan limits -Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates. -::: - Selenium speaks the W3C WebDriver protocol over HTTP, not CDP. Every click, navigation, and `find_element` is an HTTP round-trip to a remote endpoint that implements the spec. Steel runs one at `http://connect.steelbrowser.com/selenium`, which is where `webdriver.Remote` points. The catch: Steel identifies callers with a `steel-api-key` header and routes each command to the right browser with a `session-id` header. `webdriver.Remote` doesn't expose a direct hook for custom headers, so the starter subclasses `RemoteConnection`: diff --git a/content/docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx b/content/docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx index 000318d1..84f60fee 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/browser-tools/overview.mdx @@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ Browser Tools are stateless, single-call endpoints that spin up a managed browse Browser Tools cost $5 per 1,000 calls on Launch and Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. Steel-managed proxy bandwidth is billed separately at your plan's rate. Calls are rate limited to 20 requests per minute per organization. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) -for current rates. Reach for [Sessions](/overview/sessions-api/overview) instead when you need -cookies, multi-step navigation, or extension state. +for rates and proxy access requirements. Reach for [Sessions](/overview/sessions-api/overview) +instead when you need cookies, multi-step navigation, or extension state. ### Scrape @@ -207,17 +207,6 @@ result = client.scrape( ``` -:::callout -type: warn -### Enable Steel-managed proxies on Launch -Add $10 in paid balance to enable `useProxy: true` on Launch. Free credits do not count -toward this deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. Scale includes access; -Enterprise pricing is custom. To use your own proxy without the managed-proxy deposit, -open a [Session](/overview/sessions-api/overview) and scrape through it. BYOP has no Steel -proxy bandwidth charge; browser session usage is still billed. -::: - - ### Errors | Status | Meaning | @@ -235,6 +224,7 @@ Browser Tools are stateless. Each call opens a fresh browser, performs the actio - Persist cookies or local storage across navigations - Submit forms, click through flows, or interact with the page - Pin a proxy to a specific country (`useProxy: { geolocation: { country } }`) +- Route requests through your own proxy provider - Reuse an authenticated profile or extension You can still scrape, screenshot, or generate a PDF from inside a session. The Browser Tools endpoints are just the shortcut when you don't need the rest. @@ -253,13 +243,6 @@ Reach out to us on the #help channel on [Disc Use Browser Tools (`/v1/scrape`, `/v1/screenshot`, `/v1/pdf`) for stateless one-shot actions against a URL; each call spins up a fresh browser and tears it down. Reach for Sessions when you need to persist cookies, click through multi-step flows, pin a proxy to a country, or reuse an authenticated profile or extension. -### How much do Browser Tools cost? - -Browser Tools cost $5 per 1,000 calls on Launch and Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. -Steel-managed proxy bandwidth is billed separately. Launch accounts must add $10 in paid -balance to enable Steel-managed proxies; free credits do not count toward this deposit, -which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. - ### What formats can the scrape endpoint return? Pass `format` to get `html` (raw DOM after JS execution, the default), `cleaned_html`, `markdown` (best for feeding LLMs), or `readability` (Mozilla Readability's article object). Every response also includes `metadata` (SEO fields, status code) and a `links` array. diff --git a/content/docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx b/content/docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx index 55b152d1..ea632e58 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/captchas-api/overview.mdx @@ -21,11 +21,6 @@ CAPTCHA solving is particularly useful for: ### Session Configuration -On Launch, add $10 in paid balance to unlock CAPTCHA solving. Free usage credits do not -count toward this deposit, and the deposit goes toward usage. Solves cost $3 per 1,000 on -Launch and $1 per 1,000 on Scale; Enterprise pricing is custom. See -[pricing and limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for plan access and rates. - To enable autosolving, simply set `solveCaptcha: true` when creating a session. diff --git a/content/docs/overview/self-hosting/steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx b/content/docs/overview/self-hosting/steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx index 3e560f3c..6b421ad5 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/self-hosting/steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/self-hosting/steel-local-vs-steel-cloud.mdx @@ -18,10 +18,7 @@ llm: true The defining factor between running Steel locally and using Steel Cloud is concurrency. -Cloud feature access and rates depend on your plan. On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and -CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit; free credits do not count, and the -deposit goes toward usage. Steel's custom Stealth Browser is available on Enterprise, -with access enabled per workload. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits). +See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for Cloud plan availability and rates. For the Extensions API, if you put the extensions you would like to build/load in the `api/src/extensions/` folder then Steel Local will build these and inject them into the session. Credentials are not supported in Steel Local. diff --git a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx index 00a3f85a..f138cd9c 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/dedicated-ips.mdx @@ -193,11 +193,6 @@ Reach out to us on the #help channel on ## FAQ :::faq -### Which plans support dedicated IPs, and how much do they cost? - -Dedicated IPs are available on Scale at $5 per IP per month, with custom Enterprise pricing. -They are not available on Launch. Proxy bandwidth and browser session usage are billed separately. - ### What happens if I do not pass a fixed IP `id`? Steel randomly selects one active dedicated IP from your workspace. If you use a persisted diff --git a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx index aa97449c..684f9ac1 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/sessions-api/quickstart.mdx @@ -104,8 +104,6 @@ npx tsx steel-client.ts To configure your session, replace the `client.sessions.create()` call inside `main()` with the following options: -Steel-provided proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit on Launch. Free credits do not count toward verification; the deposit is available for usage and is not an extra fee. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for details. - ```typescript Typescript -wcn const session = await client.sessions.create({ useProxy: true, // Use Steel's residential proxy network @@ -133,5 +131,5 @@ The default session timeout is 5 minutes. You can extend it with the `timeout` o ### Can I enable proxies and CAPTCHA solving on a session? -Yes. On Launch, first add $10 in paid balance to verify your account; free credits do not count. The deposit goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. Then pass `useProxy: true` to route through Steel's residential proxy network and `solveCaptcha: true` to enable automatic CAPTCHA solving when creating the session. You can also set a custom user agent with `userAgent`. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current access requirements and rates. +Yes. Pass `useProxy: true` to route through Steel's residential proxy network and `solveCaptcha: true` to enable automatic CAPTCHA solving when creating the session. You can also set a custom user agent with `userAgent`. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for access requirements and rates. ::: diff --git a/content/docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx b/content/docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx index 31112c1c..2cbb9f93 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/stealth/captcha-solving.mdx @@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ const captchaSelectors = [ ### Important Considerations -1. **Plan Availability and Pricing**: CAPTCHA solving costs $3 per 1,000 solves on Launch and $1 per 1,000 solves on Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. On Launch, add $10 in paid balance to enable CAPTCHA solving. Free credits do not count toward this deposit; the deposit goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. Scale includes access. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for details. +1. **Plan Availability**: CAPTCHA solving is available on Launch after account verification, and on Scale and Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for rates and access requirements. 2. **Success Rates**: While our system has high success rates, CAPTCHA solving is not guaranteed to work 100% of the time. Always implement proper error handling. @@ -420,10 +420,6 @@ A CAPTCHA solver detects a challenge on a page, produces a valid answer for it, It is an API that exposes solving as part of your automation instead of as a manual step: you enable it on a session, then read CAPTCHA state and trigger solves over HTTP or the SDKs. In Steel that means the `solveCaptcha` session flag plus the status and solve endpoints of the [CAPTCHAs API](/overview/captchas-api/overview). -### Which plans include CAPTCHA solving, and how much does it cost? - -CAPTCHA solving costs $3 per 1,000 solves on Launch and $1 per 1,000 solves on Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. Launch accounts must add $10 in paid balance to enable solving. Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage rather than an extra fee. Scale includes access. - ### How does Steel handle CAPTCHAs? With a two-pronged approach: browser fingerprinting and anti-detection systems prevent many CAPTCHAs from appearing in the first place, and when one does appear, automatic solving handles it transparently. Enable it by setting `solveCaptcha: true` when creating a session. diff --git a/content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx b/content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx index f182b06c..8b49cb0a 100644 --- a/content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx +++ b/content/docs/overview/stealth/proxies.mdx @@ -23,12 +23,11 @@ Use this table to pick the right option for your project. | Best For | Quickly accessing high-quality residential IPs from specific countries without setup. | General web access, testing, or sites that don't block datacenter IPs. | Full control over your proxy infrastructure, using specialized providers. | | IP Type | High-quality residential IPs | Datacenter | Any (Datacenter, Residential, Mobile) | | Control | Managed by Steel (automatic rotation) | Static datacenter IP assigned by Steel | Full control over IPs and rotation logic | -| Cost | $10/GB on Launch, $6/GB on Scale, custom on Enterprise | No proxy bandwidth charge; browser usage still billed | No Steel proxy bandwidth charge; your provider bills separately | -| Availability| Launch after a $10 paid balance deposit; Scale; Enterprise | All plans | All plans | +| Cost | $10/GB on Launch, $6/GB on Scale, custom on Enterprise | No proxy bandwidth charge | No Steel proxy bandwidth charge; your provider bills separately | +| Availability| Launch (verification required), Scale, Enterprise | All plans | All plans | -On Launch, enable Steel-managed proxies by adding $10 in paid balance. Free credits do not -count toward this deposit. The deposit goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. Browser -session usage is billed separately from proxy bandwidth. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits). +Browser session usage is billed separately. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) +for billing details and Launch verification requirements. ### Steel-Managed Proxies @@ -50,7 +49,7 @@ These proxies are ideal for accessing sites that block datacenter IPs or when yo ### Default Behavior (No Proxies) -When you create a Steel session without enabling proxies, your requests originate from the datacenter/machine’s IP addresses where Steel's browser infrastructure is hosted. This option is available on all plans with no proxy bandwidth charge; browser session usage is still billed. This approach works well for: +When you create a Steel session without enabling proxies, your requests originate from the datacenter/machine’s IP addresses where Steel's browser infrastructure is hosted. This option is available on all plans with no proxy bandwidth charge. This approach works well for: * Interacting with websites that aren’t blocking default these datacenter IPs @@ -67,7 +66,7 @@ If you have existing proxy infrastructure or specific proxy requirements, you ca * **Complete control** over your proxy infrastructure and IP sources -* **No Steel proxy bandwidth charge** — you pay your own proxy provider, while browser session usage is still billed by Steel +* **No Steel proxy bandwidth charge** — you pay your own proxy provider * **Flexibility** to use specialized proxy providers or custom configurations @@ -264,7 +263,7 @@ Reach out to us on the #help channel on [Disc :::faq ### How much do Steel proxies cost? -Steel-managed residential proxies cost $10/GB on Launch and $6/GB on Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. Default datacenter traffic and Bring Your Own Proxy have no Steel proxy bandwidth charge. With BYOP, you pay your own proxy provider. Browser session usage is still billed in all cases. +Steel-managed residential proxies cost $10/GB on Launch and $6/GB on Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing. Default datacenter traffic and Bring Your Own Proxy have no Steel proxy bandwidth charge. With BYOP, you pay your own proxy provider. ### Why is my proxy bandwidth higher than the content I downloaded? @@ -276,7 +275,7 @@ No — proxies are disabled by default (`useProxy: false` is the implicit settin ### Can I use my own proxies with Steel? -Yes — Bring Your Own Proxy (BYOP) lets you pass a `server` URL in `http://`, `https://`, or `socks5://` format on any plan, including Launch, without the managed-proxy deposit requirement. Steel does not charge proxy bandwidth for BYOP; browser session usage is still billed, and you pay your own proxy provider. Your proxy credentials are handled securely and never logged or stored by Steel beyond the duration of your session. +Yes — Bring Your Own Proxy (BYOP) lets you pass a `server` URL in `http://`, `https://`, or `socks5://` format on any plan. Your proxy credentials are handled securely and never logged or stored by Steel beyond the duration of your session. ### Can Steel proxies target a specific country or city? @@ -284,5 +283,5 @@ Yes — Steel-managed proxies support geographic targeting across 200+ countries ### Which Steel plans include managed residential proxies? -Managed residential proxies are available on Launch after adding $10 in paid balance, and on Scale and Enterprise. Free credits do not count toward the Launch deposit; it goes toward usage and is not an extra fee. The no-proxy default and BYOP are available on all plans without this deposit requirement. +Launch (after account verification), Scale, and Enterprise. See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for access requirements. The no-proxy default and BYOP are available on all plans. ::: diff --git a/scripts/sync-cookbook.ts b/scripts/sync-cookbook.ts index 04ed93b7..dfc7ad7d 100644 --- a/scripts/sync-cookbook.ts +++ b/scripts/sync-cookbook.ts @@ -59,20 +59,6 @@ const LANGUAGE_ORDER: string[] = ['TypeScript', 'Python', 'Rust', 'Go']; // home page, shown in this order. Slugs must match concept slugs. const FEATURED_SLUGS: string[] = ['scrape', 'playwright', 'vercel-ai-sdk', 'claude-agent-sdk']; -// Current plan guidance stays with the docs when upstream recipes are synced. -const SESSION_PLAN_NOTE = - 'Launch sessions are limited to 15 minutes. A 30-minute session requires Scale or Enterprise. ' + - 'See [Pricing/Limits](/overview/pricinglimits) for current limits and rates.'; -const MANAGED_FEATURE_NOTE = - 'On Launch, Steel-managed proxies and CAPTCHA solving require a $10 paid balance deposit. ' + - 'Free credits do not count toward the deposit, which goes toward usage and is not an extra fee.'; -const RECIPE_PLAN_NOTES: Record = { - selenium: SESSION_PLAN_NOTE, - 'browser-use': `${SESSION_PLAN_NOTE}\n\n${MANAGED_FEATURE_NOTE}`, - notte: `${SESSION_PLAN_NOTE}\n\n${MANAGED_FEATURE_NOTE}`, - 'browser-use-captcha-auto': `${SESSION_PLAN_NOTE}\n\n${MANAGED_FEATURE_NOTE}`, -}; - interface CookbookLock { repo: string; // "owner/name" on GitHub ref: string; // human-readable branch/tag @@ -361,11 +347,7 @@ async function readRecipeBody( ): Promise { const raw = await fs.readFile(path.join(cookbookDir, recipe.path, 'README.md'), 'utf8'); const stripped = stripLeadingH1(raw); - const body = rewriteSiblingLinks(stripped, pathToSlug).trim(); - const planNote = RECIPE_PLAN_NOTES[recipe.slug]; - return planNote - ? `:::callout\ntype: warn\n### Current plan limits\n${planNote}\n:::\n\n${body}` - : body; + return rewriteSiblingLinks(stripped, pathToSlug).trim(); } function frontmatter(fields: Record): string {