Browser Automation
Technology that performs work inside websites the same way a person would.
What is Browser Automation?
Browser automation is technology that interacts with websites by performing actions such as clicking buttons, entering data, navigating pages, and downloading files.
Rather than communicating directly through an API, browser automation works through the application's user interface. It can log in, complete forms, upload documents, and perform nearly any task a human user could perform within a browser. This approach is especially valuable for legacy systems, carrier portals, and applications that lack modern APIs.
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Technology that performs work inside websites the same way a person would.
FAQs
How is browser automation different from an API?
APIs exchange data directly between systems, while browser automation works through the application's web interface.
What can browser automation do?
It can complete repetitive browser tasks such as logging in, entering information, and downloading documents.
When is browser automation useful?
When systems do not expose APIs or when work must occur through a website.