automa

Project Overview

Automa is a browser automation extension for Chrome and Firefox. Workflows are built by connecting blocks: drag operations like clicking, typing, screenshots, and data extraction into a flowchart, then let the browser run repetitive tasks such as form filling, check-ins, and data collection on schedule. Workflows can be shared and downloaded from the official marketplace, and even exported as standalone Chrome extensions.

Item	Value
Platform	Chrome, Firefox
Type	Browser extension
Stack	Vue
License	AGPL / commercial dual license

Arrange browser actions like drawing a flowchart, and let blocks handle the repetition.

Key Features

• Block-based orchestration: connect blocks into workflows with no programming required
• Form autofill: automate repetitive logins, registrations, and form entries
• Web scraping: extract page data in bulk and export it
• Scheduled runs: set execution plans so workflows fire automatically
• Workflow marketplace: download workflows shared by others or publish your own
• Extension builder: package a workflow as a standalone Chrome extension for distribution

Target Audience

• Users repeating the same web actions daily
• Operations staff doing data entry and collection
• Users automating check-ins and reminders
• Office workers who want automation without code

Quick Start

1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons
2. Open the Automa panel and create a new workflow
3. Drag blocks such as click and input from the sidebar and wire them together
4. Run a test, then save or schedule the workflow once it works
5. Browse the marketplace to import ready-made workflows when needed

Core Advantages

• Zero-code entry: visual flowcharts replace scripting
• Dual-browser support: Chrome and Firefox built from one codebase
• Reusable ecosystem: the marketplace offers many importable workflows

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Browser	Chrome-based browsers, Firefox
Install	store install or load the build folder locally
Building	pnpm build; create getPassKey.js first

Notes

• Dual licensing: source code is AGPL; commercial use requires a commercial license
• Local loading: Chrome requires Developer mode to load the unpacked build
• Page changes: redesigned target sites can break workflows; maintain them periodically