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Automa is a browser extension for automating repetitive web tasks by connecting visual blocks into workflows.

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Automa is a browser extension for automating repetitive web tasks by connecting visual blocks into workflows. Use it to auto-fill forms, scrape website data to JSON, CSV, or Google Sheets, record your actions, take screenshots, or schedule when each automation runs — a no-code option for anyone who wants to automate their browser in Chrome, Firefox, or other supported browsers.

Platform availability

Available on 0 of 9 platforms

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Health score?A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). When the source code has been checked, a fifth factor, security check (20%: automated scan for committed secrets, unsafe desktop-app settings, known-vulnerable dependencies and project hygiene; any serious finding caps it at 20), is added. Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

57/100 Fair

Maintained
48last commit 253 days ago
Popular
8721,664 GitHub stars
Easy to install
251 install platform, install notes
Light to run
No data
Security check
68no serious findings, 2 minor

Based on 4 of 5 factors.

GitHub stars
21,664
Open issues
378
Last commit
2026-02-11
Latest release
v1.29.12
Activity
stale

Checked 3 days ago - source: GitHub (AutomaApp/automa)

Resources & Compatibility

Requirements not published yet.

First-install notes

  • Launch the local proxy at boot Create a small Windows batch file named px-start.bat that runs px.exe from its installed folder. Put it in your Startup folder if you want the local proxy to start automatically, otherwise you must start it each time you log in. source
  • Disable the broker if using Data Layer When starting the ctrlX Data Layer system, call it with startBroker set to false. The docs recommend this for ctrlX Data Layer users because starting an extra broker can be unnecessary or cause the wrong component to run. source
  • Install the extension Install Automa from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons via the links on the goautoma.com extension page. After installing, open the Automa tab to create, record, or import workflows from the marketplace. source

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Checked 3 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

How do I load Automa from a local source build in Chrome or Firefox?

In Chrome, enable Developer mode and load the unpacked extension from the automa/build directory. In Firefox, use Load Temporary Add-on and select manifest.json from that build directory.

What file must I create before running the Automa build scripts?

Create src/utils/getPassKey.js before running dev or build scripts. It should export a default function that returns any value.

Can I package an Automa workflow as a standalone Chrome extension?

Yes, the Automa Chrome Extension Builder can generate a standalone Chrome extension based on Automa workflows.

How can Automa export data scraped from a website?

Automa can scrape website data and export it as JSON or CSV. It can also insert the data into Google Sheets.

Answers sourced from github.com, www.goautoma.com

Community

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