Automate Repetitive Browser Tasks With Bardeen
You spend hours every week copying data between tabs, filling out the same forms, and doing the same clicks in the same order. Bardeen is a browser extension that watches what you do and automates it — scrape data, fill forms, move information between apps, all without writing code.
Tools You'll Need
| Tool | What It Does | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardeen | AI-powered browser automation that scrapes data, fills forms, and connects web apps without coding | Free tier / $10/month for premium automations | Get it → |
The Walkthrough
Step 1: Install the Browser Extension
What to do: Go to Bardeen and install the Chrome extension. Sign up for a free account. Bardeen lives in your browser toolbar — you activate it whenever you want to automate something.
Why you’re doing it: Bardeen works where you work — in the browser. It can interact with any website, any web app, any form. No APIs, no code, no middleware. If you can see it in your browser, Bardeen can automate it.
What to expect: 2 minutes to install. The extension is lightweight and doesn’t slow your browser.
Step 2: Use Pre-Built Automations (Playbooks)
What to do: Browse Bardeen’s playbook library — pre-built automations for common tasks. Examples: Scrape LinkedIn search results to a Google Sheet. Save Gmail attachments to Google Drive automatically. Copy Notion task data to your project manager. Activate a playbook and customize it for your needs.
Why you’re doing it: You don’t need to build from scratch. Bardeen’s library has hundreds of automations for sales prospecting, content gathering, data management, and communication. Find one that matches your task and adapt it.
What to expect: 10 minutes to find and activate your first playbook.
Step 3: Build a Custom Automation
What to do: For tasks without a pre-built playbook, use Bardeen’s builder. Describe what you want in plain language: “Every time I visit a LinkedIn profile, save the name, title, and company to my Google Sheet.” Bardeen generates the automation and you test it.
Use this prompt to describe your automation: Ask Claude: “I run a [your business type] and I keep manually doing this repetitive task: [describe it step by step]. Help me write a clear plain-language description of this automation I can use with a browser automation tool. Include: what triggers it, the exact steps it should take, and what the end result should be.”
Why you’re doing it: Your business has unique repetitive tasks that no pre-built automation covers. Bardeen’s AI understands natural language descriptions and translates them into working automations. No coding, no flowcharts.
What to expect: 15–30 minutes per custom automation. The AI-assisted builder makes this significantly faster than traditional automation tools.
Step 4: Schedule and Scale
What to do: Set automations to run on a schedule (hourly, daily, weekly) or trigger them manually when needed. Combine multiple automations into sequences for complex workflows.
Why you’re doing it: Scheduled automations run without you thinking about them. A daily scrape of competitor pricing, a weekly export of new leads, a monthly aggregation of analytics data — all automatic.
What to expect: 5 minutes per schedule. Once configured, automations run silently in the background.
Confidence Level
This workflow is Beta — Based on Best Available Knowledge. Bardeen is a growing browser automation tool with an active user community and extensive playbook library.
What to Do If It Doesn’t Work
- Automation breaking on a website: Websites change their layout frequently. If a scraper stops working, re-select the elements and update the automation.
- Blocked by a website: Some sites detect automated browsing. Bardeen mimics human behavior, but very aggressive scraping may trigger blocks. Slow down the automation speed.
- Need more help? Bardeen Support or email us at hello@thenewsbakery.com.