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Life & fun · March 6, 2019

Automate anything on your desktop – with a Chrome browser extension

Automate anything on your desktop – with a Chrome browser extension launched on March 6, 2019 with 14 votes, #951 of 2,994 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

In plain words

This Chrome browser extension allows users to automate repetitive tasks on their desktop without coding. It's designed for anyone who wants to save time on routine computer work. The tool stands out by making automation accessible to non-technical users through a simple interface, enabling them to record and playback actions across web applications and websites.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Easy hybrid workflow automation with Selenium-style commands, Computer Vision/OCR, and AI - all from a simple browser extension. Get started with: Ui.Vision ⭳for Chrome , ⭳for Edge , or ⭳for Firefox . The browser extension enables automation of both browser-based workflows and desktop applications across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Ui.Vision is open-source and provides enterprise-grade security . Your data never leaves your machine. Everything runs local. For more information about our free and open-source RPA tool visit the detailed user manual page and meet fellow automation experts in the RPA software forumfrom a9t9.com

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