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Start Action

What is the Start Action?​

The Start Action is the start point of every automation workflow in Automatio. It is automatically created when you open the Automatio Chrome Extension on a webpage, capturing the URL of the page you’re currently on. The Start Action serves as the starting point for your bot and cannot be removed.

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Options in Start Action​

The Start Action includes several options to enhance and customize your workflow:

  • Referrer: Specify a referrer URL for the navigation request header. Enter the URL in the provided field.
  • Auto Solve CAPTCHAs: Enable this option to allow Automatio to automatically solve CAPTCHA challenges encountered during the workflow.
  • Block Ads: Block most ads on the pages Automatio visits to improve performance and reduce distractions.
  • Preserve Credentials: Retain session data like cookies, local storage, or IndexedDB for seamless navigation.
  • Trigger: Schedule or conditionally run your bot:
    • Schedule: Set how often the bot runs (e.g., every 5 minutes, hours, or days).
    • On Instance Finish: Trigger the bot to start when a specified instance completes.
  • Append: Append new data to an existing session during each run.
  • Stop Duplicate: Prevent duplicate data by selecting a deduplication reference.
  • Proxy: Assign a dedicated proxy for the bot by entering proxy details.
  • Threads: Specify the number of threads to run simultaneously. By default, it is set to 1 (single thread), meaning the bot will run as a single instance. Increasing the number of threads will duplicate and multiply the instance, splitting the workload for faster execution.
  • Data Type: Choose between Static or Dynamic:
    • Static: Use a single URL or fixed data set.
    • Dynamic: Pull data from an external source such as:
      • Instance: Use data from a previously created instance.
      • List: Use a saved list from the Automatio Dashboard.
      • Google Sheet: Connect to a Google Sheet for data input.

Notes on Start Action​

  • The Start Action is mandatory and cannot be removed from the workflow.
  • It automatically captures the URL of the current webpage where the extension is opened.