Changelog
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Backend Solver Fallback Architecture
Solver router now supports automatic fallback to 2captcha when our native Camoufox solver fails. Strict Cloudflare sites that block datacenter IPs will be solved via residential infrastructure.
- •Solver router: tries Camoufox first (free), falls back to 2captcha (paid) automatically
- •All CAPTCHA types supported via fallback: Turnstile, reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha
- •Solve response includes method field showing which backend was used
- •Attempts array in response shows full solve chain for debugging
- •Backend activation in progress — first-solve success rate will improve dramatically
MCP Registry Listed & Compare Page
GateSolve is now listed on the official MCP Registry. Plus a comprehensive comparison page against every major CAPTCHA solver.
- •Official MCP Registry: io.github.arsonx-dev/gatesolve-mcp
- •Compare page: side-by-side vs CapSolver, 2Captcha, Anti-Captcha, Bright Data, CapMonster, CaptchaSonic, ZenRows, CaptchaKings
- •SEO-optimized with target keywords: capsolver alternative, 2captcha alternative, best captcha solver 2026
- •Comparison covers pricing, speed, free tier, agent support, async API, webhooks
API Key Usage & Quota Endpoint
Agents can now check their remaining free tier quota before spending solves. Know your budget, plan your solve strategy.
- •GET /api/v1/usage — returns used, remaining, limit, percentUsed
- •Global solve breakdown by type and status
- •All available endpoints listed in response for discoverability
- •Pattern: usage check → detect → solve (three calls, near-zero waste)
Failure Diagnostics & Error Messages
Failed solves now tell you exactly what went wrong and what to try instead. No more generic error responses.
- •Per-type failure diagnostics (Turnstile fingerprint, reCAPTCHA not yet supported, etc.)
- •Actionable hints and suggestions in every failed solve response
- •Links to /api/detect for pre-flight checks
- •Supported types listed in failure responses
detectBlock() in Browser Plugins
Puppeteer and Playwright plugins now classify what kind of block you're hitting before attempting a solve.
- •@gatesolve/puppeteer-plugin@0.2.0 and @gatesolve/playwright-plugin@0.2.0
- •detectBlock(page) classifies: public-ok, captcha, js-challenge, auth-wall, empty-page, error-page
- •Prevents retry loops when agents hit Cloudflare interstitials
- •DOM-level detection — no API call needed
Block Detection API & Status Page
Pre-flight URL classification and a real-time system status page with live metrics.
- •GET /api/detect?url=X — classify any URL (public-ok, js-challenge, captcha, auth-wall, blocked-silent, rate-limited)
- •Confidence scores and suggestedWaitSeconds for each classification
- •Recovery plans with retry guidance per block type
- •Live status page at gatesolve.dev/status with service health, metrics, and supported types
- •No API key required for detect — free pre-flight check for all agents
Official MCP Registry
GateSolve is now listed on the official MCP Registry (registry.modelcontextprotocol.io). Agents using MCP can discover and install our CAPTCHA solving tools automatically.
- •Listed as io.github.arsonx-dev/gatesolve-mcp on the official registry
- •Backed by Anthropic, GitHub, Microsoft, PulseMCP
- •npm @gatesolve/mcp-server bumped to v0.1.1 with registry metadata
- •Any MCP-compatible agent can now discover GateSolve
Agent Discovery & OpenAPI
Updated OpenAPI spec, added ai-plugin.json, and new blog content for SEO.
- •openapi.json updated to match async API flow (was outdated with old x402 schema)
- •.well-known/ai-plugin.json for ChatGPT plugin / agent framework discovery
- •New blog: '5 Ways AI Agents Handle CAPTCHAs in 2026 (Compared)'
- •Compare page updated with accurate 2026 competitor pricing
browser-use Integration Docs
New docs page for integrating GateSolve with browser-use AI agent framework.
- •gatesolve.dev/docs/browser-use with MCP and direct API integration guides
- •References real browser-use GitHub issues (#327, #356)
- •Docs nav updated with browser-use link
puppeteer-extra Drop-in Provider
GateSolve as a drop-in backend for puppeteer-extra-plugin-recaptcha (3,600 weekly downloads).
- •npm install @gatesolve/recaptcha-provider
- •Works with puppeteer-extra AND playwright-extra
- •Zero code changes for existing puppeteer-extra users
Playwright Plugin
Automatic CAPTCHA solving for Playwright. Install the plugin, forget CAPTCHAs exist.
- •npm install @gatesolve/playwright-plugin
- •Auto-detect Turnstile, reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha on any page
- •One-shot solveOnPage() or auto-solve withGateSolve() context wrapper
- •Token injection — solved tokens automatically fill form fields
- •Dedicated /playwright page with examples and install guide
Puppeteer Plugin
Same auto-solve magic, now for Puppeteer. Two lines to forget CAPTCHAs.
- •npm install @gatesolve/puppeteer-plugin
- •Auto-detect and solve on page load with withGateSolve(page)
- •Dedicated /puppeteer page
Selenium Plugin (Python)
pip install gatesolve-selenium. Auto-solve CAPTCHAs in Selenium WebDriver with two lines of Python.
- •pip install gatesolve-selenium
- •solve_on_page(driver) for one-shot detection + solve
- •with_gatesolve(driver) patches driver.get() for auto-solve
- •Dedicated /selenium page with Python examples
Webhook Callbacks & Solver Stability
Push-based result delivery and 60+ hours of continuous solver uptime.
- •Webhook callbacks: add callbackUrl to POST /api/solve, get results POSTed to your endpoint
- •Eliminates polling overhead for agents with HTTP endpoints
- •Solver stability milestone: 60+ hours continuous, zero crashes
- •32 total solves processed, avg 12.2s solve time
Async API & Real Playground
Full async solve flow and live API playground with real solves.
- •Async solve: POST /api/solve returns job ID, poll GET /api/solve?id=X for result
- •Live playground at /playground — real API calls, not a simulator
- •Stats bar pulls real data from /api/health (removed fake metrics)
- •API docs rewritten to match actual async flow
MPP Payments & Free Tier
Tempo/MPP payment endpoint and 100-solve free tier for every API key.
- •MPP payment endpoint at /api/mpp/solve for Tempo wallet users
- •Free tier: 100 solves per API key, no credit card required
- •API key generation via dashboard signup
- •skill.md v0.2.0 with accurate async examples for agent discovery
Status Page & SEO
Live system status dashboard and structured data for search engines.
- •Real-time /status page with service health monitoring
- •/api/health endpoint for programmatic uptime checks
- •JSON-LD structured data (SoftwareApplication + FAQ schema)
- •Auto-refresh every 30 seconds
Per-Type Pricing & Compare Page
Differentiated pricing per CAPTCHA type and competitor comparison.
- •Turnstile: $0.02/solve, reCAPTCHA: $0.03/solve, hCaptcha: $0.03/solve
- •/compare page: GateSolve vs 2Captcha vs Anti-Captcha vs CapSolver
- •SEO sitemap and robots.txt
Interactive Playground
Try GateSolve without writing code. Simulated solve demo with live response preview.
- •CAPTCHA type selector with config inputs
- •Animated solve flow visualization
- •Response preview with cURL equivalent
Dynamic OpenGraph & Social Sharing
Branded preview cards when sharing on X, Discord, Slack, and more.
- •Dynamic OG image with logo and feature highlights
- •Share on X button after waitlist signup
Full API Docs & Python SDK
Complete API reference and pip-installable Python SDK.
- •API docs page with curl/Python/TypeScript examples
- •x402 payment flow documentation
- •Python SDK: sync + async clients, type-safe, auto-retry
- •SDK published on GitHub: arsonx-dev/gatesolve-python
Mobile Responsive & Polish
Full mobile responsive design with touch-optimized targets.
- •Hero stacking on mobile
- •44px touch targets throughout
- •Proper padding and layout on all screen sizes
Waitlist & Gating
Waitlist system with Supabase backend. Internal pages gated for early access.
- •Email waitlist with role detection (human/agent)
- •Supabase-powered backend with RLS policies
- •Early Access badges on gated pages
Launch
GateSolve goes live on gatesolve.dev. CAPTCHA solving for AI agents via x402.
- •x402 micropayment protocol integration
- •Support for Turnstile, reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha
- •Sub-3-second solve times
- •No API keys, no accounts — just HTTP