Using Octoparse AI, you can develop automation flows called apps that automate tasks on your desktop and the web. This article presents all the available ways to create flows and designing your own automations.
Create apps using an editable App from App Store
Octoparse AI provides a collection of editable example apps to introduce users to automation and RPA. You can find all the available example Apps under the Examples section in our App Store.
When you obtain an example app, Octoparse AI will create a copy and the copied flow/app will be stored under the My apps tab on the left navigation pane.
You can customize the app workflow to your needs by modifying the commands and assets within it.
Editing an example flow, is like modifying a pre-built Lego model - the foundation and core logic are already established, allowing you to focus on customization and optimization rather than basic construction. For beginners especially, starting with an example provides valuable context about proper command sequencing and best practices.
Create apps from scratch
You can also create an app starting from an empty flow canvas. Select the commands you want and then drag them one by one to form a complete flow.
Unlike building with an example app, starting with an empty flow canvas required more automation expertise - you have complete creative freedom but must determine the structure, sequence, and purpose from scratch.
Create apps using AI workflow wizard (beta)
The AI workflow wizard allows you to create automation that helps streamline your workflow creation quickly and easily using natural language. You can create a new flow or add more steps to an existing flow by just describing what you want to achieve using natural language prompts. The feature is currently in beta. Stay tuned for future updates!