You can create robots on Browse AI without installing the Chrome extension by using Robot Studio, prebuilt robots, or installing the extension on a separate Chrome profile.
Robot Studio - our recommended solution
Robot Studio is our web-based platform that doesn't require any browser extensions. It works across various browsers, not just Chrome, making it the recommended method for training robots on Browse AI.
Here's how to get started:
Log in to your Browse AI account
Click on Start Training Robot
Enter the URL of the website you want to extract data from
Select Use Robot Studio
Choose what data to capture:
Use From a list to extract repeating data elements
Use Just text to extract specific text that's not part of a list
Use Capture Screenshot to grab visual elements
When capturing a list, the robot will scan it and suggest recommended datasets with labeled data columns. You can also manually select and label data points as needed.
After capturing your data, you can:
Review the output in the data preview
Name your list
Define how many rows to extract
Select pagination type
Make changes by removing data points or entire lists if needed
Once everything looks good, give your robot a descriptive name and approve it.
Prebuilt Robots
Using Prebuilt Robots does not require installing a browser extension as the robots are already trained, but you will be limited to the available robots in the library.
If you need quick access to common data sources, our Prebuilt Robot Library of 200+ robots might have what you need:
Go to the Prebuilt Robot Library
Browse or search for robots that match your needs
Click Use This Robot to access the data
While prebuilt robots don't require any setup, they're limited to the available options in our library and can't be customized for specific needs.
Chrome extension on a separate profile
If you prefer the Chrome extension but have privacy concerns:
Create a new Chrome profile (not connected to your primary Google account)
Install the Browse AI extension on this profile
Use the extension only when needed for robot creation
This approach prevents the extension from accessing data in your primary profile while still allowing you to use all extension features.