Description
Add-on for enabling web automation. This web extension is compatible with Power Automate for desktop version 2.27 or later.
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"Automate" Keyword
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Review Summary
Microsoft Power Automate Chrome extension is appreciated for enabling intuitive web automation and seamless integration with the desktop app, especially for users familiar with automation. However, users frequently report that the extension installs itself without permission, raising security concerns. It suffers from bugs, crashes, poor UI design, and limited browser compatibility. Several reviews note its unreliability and performance issues, impacting usability for many users.
Pros
- Useful and intuitive automation tool for web automation functions.
- Allows easy UI element selection without coding (e.g., via alt + mouse click).
- Integrates with Power Automate desktop app for enhanced automation capabilities.
- Helpful for users familiar with automation; supports web automation processes.
- Generally meets automation needs for some users and is compatible with Power Automate desktop versions.
Cons
- Extension installs itself without user consent, causing privacy and security concerns.
- Frequent technical issues including crashes, bugs, and unreliable performance.
- Poor UI design and missing functionality like the 'Done' button in the recorder window, causing user confusion.
- Compatibility problems, including limited support outside Microsoft Edge and connectivity issues with desktop app.
- Consumes resources and can negatively impact browser performance, such as slow page loads and shortcut clutter.
Permissions
This extension can:
- scripting
- debugger
- tabs
- browsingData
- nativeMessaging
- webNavigation
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Additional Information
2.55.0.31
March 18, 2025
0.59 MB
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Developer Information
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