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Automation

An automation combines a target URL with steps, loop rules, settings, and monitoring behavior.

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Loop Repeat the full automation or refresh the page after all steps complete.
Monitor Re-run matching steps when new content is added on dynamic pages.
Automation Settings Adjust automation-level settings such as run mode, URL matching, and page load timing.
Schedule Schedule an automation to run on a specific date and time, with an optional repeat interval.
URL Specify the target URL or pattern that should trigger the automation.

An automation is the top-level unit. Each automation targets a URL, contains one or more Steps, and can optionally define Loop, Monitor, and Automation Settings.

Name and Actions

Each automation row has an input field showing the automation name and a dropdown button grouped next to it.

Name input

  • Click the name field directly to edit it inline.
  • Use a descriptive name so long lists stay readable.
  • The name defaults from the URL or captured page title.

Click the split button next to the name to open a menu with all automation actions:

ActionDescription
EditOpen the automation detail screen to edit URL, Wait Before Start.
ExportDownload this automation as a single JSON file for backup or sharing.
ScheduleOpen Schedule settings to configure when the automation should run automatically.
LoopOpen Loop settings to set repeat count and interval.
MonitorOpen Monitor settings to watch for page changes.
DuplicateCreate a copy of the automation and add it to the list.
DisableTemporarily turn off the automation without deleting it.
RemovePermanently delete the automation.

URL and Wait Before Start

To edit the URL or Wait Before Start, click the URL field directly or choose Edit from the dropdown menu. An inline edit section expands with:

  • URL — the target address or pattern. See URL for matching options.
  • Wait Before Start — how long to wait before the automation starts after the page loads.

Click Save to apply changes or Cancel to discard.

Wait Before Start

Some pages need extra time to finish rendering before the automation can reliably find elements. Wait Before Start adds a pause between the page load event and the first step running.

  • Enter a number in milliseconds, for example 1000 for a 1-second delay.
  • Click the range button to set a random delay between a minimum and maximum value — useful when page load time varies.

Examples (seconds)

  • 0.5 — half a second
  • 1 — one second
  • 1.5 — one and a half seconds
  • 2 — two seconds
  • From 1 and To 4 — random value between 1 and 4 (enable range mode first)
  • From 2 and To 3 — random value between 2 and 3 (enable range mode first)
  • From 0.5 and To 1.5 — random value between 0.5 and 1.5 (enable range mode first)
  • Leave blank to use the default value (or start immediately, depending on the field)

URL changes on modern apps

  • Automations can re-run on single-page apps when the address changes without a full reload.
  • Use Run on Page Navigation for Gmail, social feeds, dashboards, and similar sites.
  • Pair it with precise URL matching so the automation does not trigger too broadly.