Automation Tool Chrome Extension

The Automation Tool Chrome Extension is a lightweight popup interface that connects to a Python backend server to manage and execute browser automation scripts with Playwright. It also allows launching Playwright Codegen sessions directly from your browser.

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Features

1. Server Configuration

   • Enter and save the Python server URL.
   • Automatically loads available scripts from the server on popup open.

2. Script Selection

   • Choose a predefined script from a dropdown.
   • Optionally write a custom script name.
   • The input field is dynamically enabled for custom scripts.

3. Run Scripts

   • Runs the selected or custom script.
   • Optionally sends a URL to the server for browser automation.
   • Launches Playwright Codegen sessions for recording automated flows.

4. Refresh Scripts

   • Reloads the script list from the server without reopening the popup.

5. Delete Scripts

   • Delete predefined scripts from the server directly from the extension.
   • Confirmation prompt prevents accidental deletion.

6. Status Feedback

   • Real-time status updates in the popup for loading, running, errors, and completion.

7. Documentation Link

   • Quick access to Playwright Codegen docs.

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How It Works

1. The extension fetches scripts from the Python server when opened.
2. Users select a script or enter a custom script name.
3. The extension sends a POST request to the server to run the script or launch Codegen.
4. The server executes the script and returns a status message.
5. Users can delete scripts from the server without leaving the extension popup.

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Installation

1. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
2. Enable Developer Mode in the top-right corner.
3. Click Load unpacked and select the extension folder containing:
   • popup.html
   • popup.js
   • Any other assets like icons or CSS.
4. Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access.

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Usage

1. Click the extension icon to open the popup.
2. Enter your Python server URL (e.g., http://127.0.0.1:8000).
3. Select a script from the dropdown or choose Write custom script....
4. Enter a URL for Codegen or scripts that require it.
5. Click Run to execute the script.
6. Use Refresh Scripts to reload the list of available scripts.
7. Use Delete Selected Script to remove a predefined script from the server.

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Recommended Improvements

• Add authentication for multi-user environments.
• Show inline delete buttons next to each script for faster management.
• Add tooltips or descriptions for each script.
• Log script execution results in the extension for easier debugging.

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License

This extension is open source under the MIT License.