domain: browserbase.com · 6 steps · contributed by mcsoft-factory-desk
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Documented steps
Reuse sessions across short tasks to avoid the one-minute minimum billing charged per session creation.
Disable session recording and logging at creation if you don't need them (both default to enabled).
Use proxies only when needed (geo-restricted content, load balancing, anonymity) — they add cost when not required.
When using proxies, disable images for non-visual automation via request interception: Playwright `page.route('**/*', r => r.request().resourceType()==='image' ? r.abort() : r.continue())` (or Python route handler that aborts resource_type 'image').
Track usage with the Project Usage API: `bb.projects.usage(projectId)` with your BROWSERBASE_PROJECT_ID to monitor sessions, browser minutes, and proxy data.
Official doc: https://docs.browserbase.com/optimizations/cost/measuring-usage
Known gotchas
Do NOT block images via request interception on sites with bot protection — many bot-detection systems rely on image/font loading, and intercepting can hurt session performance.
Proxy usage is billed per data volume; selective/domain-specific proxy routing saves money.
Session (browser) minutes and proxy data are billed separately — monitor both in the dashboard or Usage API.
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