Chrome extension to capture steps for web automation in Zoho RPA (Robotic Process Automation)

Latest Version

Version
1.0.4
Update
September 19, 2024
Size
317KiB
Developer
zoho.com
Category
Users
337
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
WebNavigation
Tabs
Windows
UnlimitedStorage
Scripting
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Zoho RPA Extension

Zoho RPA's web automation feature empowers you to automate tasks involving interactions with web-based applications and websites. With the browser extension installed, you can use web automation to configure a wide range of tasks, including form completion, button clicking, menu navigation, and data extraction from web pages, effectively automating your daily workflows on the web.

With this extension, you can:

* Record your webpage interactions as workflow steps

* Re-record specific steps within a workflow

* Modify action types that are auto-assigned during recording


Key features of web automation in Zoho RPA:

* Deploy workflow robots to handle repetitive and manual tasks around the clock.

* Utilize powerful web automation to capture and streamline everyday tasks on web applications and websites.

* Emulate a multitude of human-like interactions, such as Open URL, Click, Hover, Refresh, Scroll, Set text, Get text, Send hotkeys, Go back, Go forward, Switch to, and more.

* Improve the accuracy of your day-to-day tasks by significantly reducing human error.

* Streamline data extraction and reproduction with quick, almost-instantaneous actions.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Zoho RPA extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Zoho RPA extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Zoho RPA extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Zoho RPA extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Zoho RPA extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Zoho RPA extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Zoho RPA Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Zoho RPA extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Zoho RPA extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Zoho RPA extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Zoho RPA extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Zoho RPA extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Zoho RPA extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Zoho RPA extension file

Select and download the Zoho RPA extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Zoho RPA extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Zoho RPA extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Zoho RPA extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Zoho RPA extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Rajesh Thangaraj (ID: 000000e7f0c7e76d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 Solves the purpose