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AI · October 19, 2023

Autotab – An AI-powered Chrome extension to create Selenium scripts

Autotab is a Chrome extension that writes Selenium code to mirror your actions as you navigate the browser. See it in action: https://youtu.be/UypAcozIaoo Autotab lets you create browser automations that actually work. We designed it around two principles: 1. Show, don’t tell: In a domain like web automation, it's often easier to *show* the model what you want rather than to explain it in sentences. 2. Code is the best output: Code is easy to inspect and enables manual tweaking of the model’s suggested actions. On top of that, code output avoids lock in and is straightforward…

Autotab – An AI-powered Chrome extension to create Selenium scripts launched on October 19, 2023 with 376 votes, #80 of 4,393 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

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In plain words

Autotab is a Chrome extension that generates Selenium code by recording browser actions as users navigate. Designed for developers who need to automate web tasks, it outputs inspectable, editable code rather than locked-in scripts. The tool captures user interactions and converts them into executable automation code that can be copied into projects or run directly, allowing manual adjustments and integration into larger workflows.

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From the sources

General AI agent that learns and works like a human.

Whether it's finding leads, gathering information for a report, or migrating an entire system, Autotab can navigate even the most complex applications to collect data with ease. Autotab can enter data directly into the systems you're already using, such as government forms, internal admin apps or vendor systems like your ERP, RMS or TMS. From sending messages on any platform to triggering refunds, Autotab can understand necessary context to take the correct action every time. Not sure if Autotab can handle your task? Send a recording of your task to [email protected] and we'll get back to you within 24from autotab.com

In the maker’s words, at launch

Autotab is a Chrome extension that writes Selenium code to mirror your actions as you navigate the browser. See it in action: https://youtu.be/UypAcozIaoo Autotab lets you create browser automations that actually work. We designed it around two principles: 1. Show, don’t tell: In a domain like web…

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