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Browzer Product Documentation

Everything you need to know about using Browzer to record, document, and automate browser workflows.

Last updated: March 2026

1. Product Overview

Browzer is a browser automation tool that records your browser workflows and transforms them into step-by-step documentation and one-click automations. It consists of two parts:

  • Browzer Chrome Extension — Installed in your browser. Records your actions (clicks, typing, navigation, file uploads, keyboard shortcuts) as you work. Runs locally in your browser.
  • Browzer Web Dashboard — Where you view, edit, and manage your recorded workflows. Generates documentation, runs automations, and manages team access.

Browzer works on any website — internal tools, legacy systems, SaaS applications — without requiring APIs, integrations, or coding.

2. Installation

Installing the Chrome Extension

  1. 1.Sign up at trybrowzer.com/auth/sign-up
  2. 2.After signing in, navigate to the Extension tab in the dashboard
  3. 3.Click Download Extension to get the latest version, or install directly from the Chrome Web Store
  4. 4.Pin the Browzer extension to your Chrome toolbar for easy access

System Requirements

  • • Google Chrome browser (latest version recommended)
  • • Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • • No server-side installation required

3. Recording a Workflow

Recording is the core of Browzer. It captures everything you do in the browser so it can be documented and automated.

How to Record

  1. 1.Click the Browzer extension icon in your Chrome toolbar
  2. 2.Click Start Recording
  3. 3.Perform your workflow as you normally would — navigate pages, click buttons, fill forms, upload files
  4. 4.Click Stop Recording when finished
  5. 5.Give your recording a name and optional description

What Gets Captured

Browzer captures the following action types during recording:

Action TypeDescription
ClickMouse clicks on buttons, links, checkboxes, and other elements
TypeText input into form fields, search boxes, and text areas
NavigatePage navigation — following links, entering URLs, redirects
KeyboardKeyboard shortcuts and special key presses (Enter, Tab, etc.)
File UploadFile attachments and uploads
Context MenuRight-click actions
Tab SwitchSwitching between browser tabs

Each action is captured with its target element (CSS selector, accessibility role, element name), the page URL, a timestamp, and a screenshot of the page at that moment.

4. Auto-Generated Documentation

After recording, Browzer's AI analyzes your actions and generates structured, step-by-step documentation automatically.

What the Documentation Includes

  • Numbered steps in a visual timeline format
  • Plain-English descriptions — AI-generated text explaining what each step does in clear language
  • Screenshots — Captured automatically at each step
  • Action type badges — Color-coded labels (Click, Type, Navigate, etc.)
  • Target element details — The specific element that was interacted with
  • Tips and warnings — AI-generated guidance for complex or error-prone steps

Viewing Modes

Documentation can be viewed in two modes: Docs mode shows the human-readable step-by-step guide. Inspector mode shows the raw recorded actions with technical details like CSS selectors, element attributes, and event data.

Editing Documentation

You can edit any auto-generated documentation: update step descriptions, add custom notes, and modify tips. Changes are saved to the workflow and visible to all team members with access.

5. Running Automations

Any recorded and documented workflow can be replayed as a one-click automation. Browzer executes each step exactly as you recorded it.

How to Run an Automation

  1. 1.Open a workflow from the Workflows page in the dashboard
  2. 2.Click Run Automation
  3. 3.Browzer opens a new browser tab and executes each step sequentially
  4. 4.Monitor progress in real time — each step shows Running → Completed status
  5. 5.View the complete audit trail after execution

AI-Powered Element Detection

Browzer uses AI to identify page elements by context, not just CSS selectors. This means most automations continue working even when a website updates its UI. If a critical element can't be found, the automation pauses and notifies you rather than clicking the wrong thing.

6. Scheduled Automations

Set workflows to run automatically on a schedule — daily, weekly, or at custom intervals.

  1. 1.Open a workflow and navigate to the Schedules tab
  2. 2.Click Create Schedule
  3. 3.Choose frequency (daily, weekly, custom cron) and time
  4. 4.Browzer runs the automation at the scheduled time and logs the results

7. Team Collaboration

Business plans include team features for sharing workflows and managing access.

Setting Up a Team

  1. 1.Navigate to Team in the dashboard sidebar
  2. 2.Invite team members by email
  3. 3.Assign roles: Admin (full access), Member (create & run workflows), or Viewer (read-only)

Activity Tracking

Team admins can view activity logs for all team members — who created workflows, who ran automations, and when. This provides a complete audit trail for compliance and operational visibility.

8. Sharing Workflows

Share any workflow with team members so they can follow the documentation or run the automation themselves. Shared workflows appear in the team's workflow library. Each team member can view the step-by-step SOP and run the automation from their own browser.

9. Knowledge Graph

As you record more workflows, Browzer builds a knowledge graph that maps the relationships between processes, tools, and tasks across your organization. This helps you:

  • See which tools and websites your team uses most
  • Identify overlapping or redundant workflows
  • Understand process dependencies across teams
  • Find automation opportunities based on workflow patterns

10. Security & Privacy

  • Local-first — The Chrome extension runs entirely in your browser. Your workflow data is stored locally until you choose to sync it.
  • Encrypted sync — When you sync workflows to the cloud for team collaboration, data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
  • Role-based access — Control who can view, edit, and run workflows with granular permissions.
  • Audit trails — Complete logs of who did what and when, for compliance requirements.
  • SOC 2 — Currently in the process of obtaining SOC 2 compliance.

11. Plans & Billing

FeaturePro ($20/mo)Business ($350/mo)
Workflow recordingsUnlimitedUnlimited
Auto-generated documentationIncludedIncluded
Automation creditsMonthly allowanceUnlimited
Team collaborationIncluded
Scheduled automationsIncludedIncluded
Knowledge graphIncluded
Free trial14 days14 days

All plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Visit the pricing page for full details.

12. Troubleshooting

The extension icon is grayed out

Make sure you're on a regular web page (not a Chrome internal page like chrome://settings). The extension only works on http:// and https:// pages.

My recording didn't capture a step

Some actions inside iframes or shadow DOM elements may not be captured. Try performing the action more slowly, or check if the website uses non-standard UI components.

Automation failed on a step

The website UI may have changed since you recorded the workflow. Open the workflow, identify the failed step, and re-record just that portion. Browzer's AI handles most UI changes automatically, but major redesigns may require re-recording.

Documentation is still "Generating"

Documentation generation typically takes 10-30 seconds. If it's stuck, try refreshing the page. For long workflows (20+ steps), generation may take up to a minute.

Need more help?

Contact us at trybrowzer.com/contact or email contact@trybrowzer.com.