Automa

Automa is an open-source browser extension that provides a visual interface for automating repetitive browser tasks by connecting functional blocks to create structured workflows. The software is deployed as a browser extension and is compatible with both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Users employ the tool to handle repetitive business tasks across various departments such as finance, HR, sales, and operations. Typical use cases include the automatic filling of web forms, the extraction of data from websites, and the systematic capture of screenshots. These workflows can be triggered manually by the user or set to run automatically based on a defined schedule.

Key features

• Visual block-based workflow builder
• Automatic form filling
• Website data scraping
• Automated screenshot capture
• Execution scheduling
• Marketplace for sharing and downloading workflows
• Standalone Chrome extension generation via Automa CEB
• Support for both Chrome and Firefox browsers

The software is built using JavaScript and Vue. It includes a specialized tool called the Automa Chrome Extension Builder, which allows users to generate a standalone Chrome extension based on their existing Automa workflows. This capability enables the distribution of specific automations without requiring the full Automa environment for the end user. The project also maintains a marketplace where users can browse, share, and download workflows created by other community members to accelerate the setup of common automation patterns.

For those wishing to contribute or modify the software, the project provides a development environment using pnpm for dependency management and build scripts for both Chrome and Firefox targets. The source code is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) or the Automa Commercial License.

Automa is a low-code tool for browser-based robotic process automation and the creation of AI agents.