Scripting photoshop image browser

Hello.
Is it possible to script the image browser?
I need to make the browser to:
- jump to certain folder or network path
- display certain images based on metadata
Any suggestion regarding the idea and any hint where to look for existing source code to start with is well appreciated.
Thanks

Thanks for dropping by and the hints provided.
The image browser I meant was the file browser found within Photoshop CS. Can't I use it? Photoshop CS4 does not have File Browser?
I have not used CS4 and I don't have Bridge software. I might consider buying it if the existing will not help me.
I am using VB6 GUI as my tool in scripting Photoshop. Can I script Bridge with VB6? I know I am using an old version of Photoshop and that because I have developed many tools for my own use based on Photoshop CS (known as 8).
Is there any tools that can convert my old VB code to work with Photoshop CS4?
OR
Will my old scripting code is going to work with new versions of photoshop?
Thanks

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