Automation

Create automated scenarios.
What is Automation?
'Automation' is a significant Chrome extension that captures user interaction on webpages allowing simplified automation of testing scenarios. It also allows users to edit steps by incorporating approach specific actions like timer, redirects, and JavaScript code insertion. Please note that the extension is distributed 'as it is' and is subject to sync storage quotas.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.00 (10)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2019-09-28)
Creation date: 2019-09-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • notifications
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 34.40K

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Extension summary

Record user's interactions on web pages with Automation extension, and automate testing scenarios.

Automation also permit to edit steps with specific actions like timer, redirect, insert of JavaScript codes, etc.


This extension is subject to sync storage quotas https://developer.chrome.com/apps/storage#properties.

Nb: Automation remains distributed "as it".

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and effective for automation tasks
  • Highly rated by some users as the best automation extension
  • User finds the extension very useful
Cons
  • Create buttons are not functioning
  • Does not work in certain Chrome versions
  • Users experienced bugs and issues with the interface
  • Some users report no response when clicking the extension icon
Most mentioned
  • Create buttons not working
  • Issues with specific Chrome versions
  • General bugs and performance issues
  • User requests for functionality to run automation automatically on revisiting a page
Recent reviews
how do you run it , after recording?
by enzo mantic, 2024-05-10

The create buttons doesnt do anything. Mac OS 14.3.1 Chrome 120
by az in, 2024-03-31

worked perfect for me. one of the simplest and best if not THE BEST automation ext ive tried. and ive tried them all. The only thing i wonder is does the automation always run on that page if visited agian, how can i turn it to always be on so when i visit that site, it always runs the automation?
by geoff ree, 2023-09-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Automation requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Automation has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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