Could Microsoft kill the web browser at Build? Everything developers need to know about the NLWeb Protocol
The web browser has been the default interface for accessing online information for decades, but AI search is starting to change that assumption. Tools like Microsoft Copilot already let users ask plain-language questions and receive direct answers, bypassing the traditional results page entirely.
NLWeb is Microsoft's attempt to extend that shift down to the website level itself. Announced at Build 2025, it's an open protocol that lets any web property respond to natural language queries without a search engine acting as an intermediary.
Whether Build 2026 marks a meaningful step forward for NLWeb's adoption, or confirms that it's still an experiment in search of a standard, is worth paying close attention to. Here’s what we know so far.
What is the NLWeb Protocol?
NLWeb stands for Natural Language Web. It's an open-source project from Microsoft that allows any website to accept and respond to natural...
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