Record a browser workflow
Last updated Mar 31, 2026
The MultiClaw Chrome Extension records your browser actions during a session you explicitly start, then lets you turn that recording into a skill your agents can repeat automatically. The extension only captures during an active recording — it doesn't monitor your browsing at any other time.
During recording, keyboard input and form field values are stored only on your device — no data is sent to any server. If you later upload a recording to MultiClaw Cloud, it will also be stored on the cloud platform. For full details on how recording data is handled, see our Privacy Policy.
Before you start
The extension must be installed in a Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Chromium, Edge, Brave, or Arc) and connected to the desktop app. If you haven't done this yet, see Install the MultiClaw Chrome Extension.
The desktop app must be open and show Connected in the status bar before you begin.
Record a workflow
- Navigate to the page where you want to start recording.
- Click the MultiClaw Extension icon in your browser toolbar.
- Enter a name for your recording in the Recording Name field.
- Click Start Recording.
- Perform the steps you want to capture: click buttons, fill in fields, navigate between pages. Work at a deliberate pace.
- When you've finished the workflow, click the MultiClaw Extension icon again.
- Click Finish Recording.
The extension sends the recording to the desktop app.
What gets captured — and what doesn't
| Captured | Not captured |
|---|---|
| Mouse clicks and selections | Standard password inputs (type="password") |
| Keyboard input | File downloads |
| Form field values | Other browser extensions' UI |
| Page navigation | Browser-native pop-up windows |
| Dropdown and list selections |
Standard password inputs (type="password") are excluded from recording. Non-standard masked fields are not protected — avoid recording on pages where you enter sensitive credentials.
Recording tips
- Work slowly and deliberately. Actions are captured in sequence. Accidental clicks will appear in the recording and may cause errors when an agent repeats the workflow.
- Avoid sensitive pages. Form field values are captured during recording. The only fields excluded are standard password inputs (
type="password") — do not record on pages displaying financial, health, or personal data. If your workflow involves pages displaying personal data belonging to others (employee records, customer data, client portals), you may have data protection obligations as the data controller. Consult your organisation's data protection guidance before recording. - Use stable pages. Recordings rely on element selectors. If the site changes its layout, the resulting skill may need to be updated.
- One workflow per recording. Keep each recording focused on a single, complete procedure. Shorter recordings are easier to review and convert into reliable skills.
After recording
When you click Finish Recording, MultiClaw opens or comes into focus and takes you directly to the workflow editor, where you add instructions for the agent. Your recording is also saved to Skills → Recording Library in the desktop app if you need to return to it later.
If the desktop app is not running when you finish, the recording is queued as Pending in the extension panel. Open the desktop app and retry the transfer from the extension.
To convert the recording into a skill, see Turn a recording into a skill.
Related articles
What are skills?
Skills are reusable instructions that agents draw on when planning tasks — create one from a browser recording or write it directly as a SKILL.md file.
Manage your recordings
View, convert, and delete your saved browser workflow recordings.
Turn a recording into a skill
Convert a browser workflow recording into a reusable skill that agents can run.