Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy)

Add-on for enabling web automation. This web extension is compatible with Power Automate for desktop version 2.26 or earlier.

Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) - Web Automation Extension

Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) is a Chrome extension that aids users in automating web-based tasks like scripting, testing, data extraction, and filling forms. It records users' actions on web applications to generate an automation flow. It's applicable for Power Automate desktop software version 2.26 or earlier. Note that this extension will become inoperative after a certain date due to browser updates and Power Automate version upgrades.

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Extension stats

By: Microsoft Corporation

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 2.03

(63)

Version: 2.0.19 (Last updated: 2023-04-20)

Creation date: 2020-09-22

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

<all_urls>
activeTab
tabs
browsingData
nativeMessaging
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 62.33K

Email: fl*****@microsoft.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 510 ▼ 13

Other rankings

#23455 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 9 #2 in automate keyword 59 #19 in power keyword 26 ▼ 3 #25 in microsoft keyword 69 #123 in automation keyword 27 ▼ 4

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) (v2.0.19)

3.50

(126) 2,003,810+

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Extension summary

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Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) extension

Microsoft Power Automate lets you automate manual processes and tasks on your computer. Install the extension to automate things on the web like scripting, data extraction, testing, filling out forms and more.

The Power Automate recorder utility will convert your steps to a flow. Just browse through your favorite parts of the web application and collect data, fill forms, download files – do all the things you usually do and see a flow getting developed.

This browser extension requires additional software to perform properly. Make sure that you've downloaded and installed Power Automate to your device before continuing.

Note: After a specific date that will be announced officially by the browser group, the browser will no longer support web extensions created by Manifest V2. The specific web extension is based on Manifest V2, and it is compatible with Power Automate version 2.26 or earlier and it will stop being functional after that date. Please upgrade to Power Automate version 2.27 or later and install the new Microsoft Power Automate web extension for continuing the automation of web scenarios. Learn more here: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2211532

By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms at: https://docs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/legal/slt-power-automate-brsr

User reviews

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Pros

Works well with Power Automate Desktop
Useful for basic workflows and web form filling actions

Cons

Automatically installs without user consent
Does not function properly after certain updates (e.g., Windows 11)
Frequent errors such as 'Failed to assume control'
Does not integrate well with non-Microsoft applications

Most mentioned

Automatic installation without request
Extension does not work or fails often
Confusion over why the extension was installed when not sought out
Poor user experience in capturing UI elements

User reviews

使えなくなるそうだから移行します。

悠羽司恩, 2024-07-27

Muy buen programa, me ha colaborado demasiado

Jose Nicolás Arbelaez García, 2024-04-26

automatic install without asking. not cool.

CB Sporman, 2023-09-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Power Automate (Legacy) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.