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New RPA Tool Offers Self-Healing, Deterministic Browser Automation

An introduction to Workflow Use, a deterministic, self-healing RPA browser automation tool

From Hacker News Original Article Hacker News Discussion

A new project called Workflow Use offers a way to create deterministic, self-healing browser automation workflows that can be recorded once and replayed reliably. It integrates with Browser Use to improve reliability by automatically handling failures and updating workflows.

Why it matters: Automates repetitive browser tasks with human-like understanding, reducing manual intervention and increasing reliability.

The big picture: Designed for future scalability with features like self-healing, workflow diffs, and easy reuse across sessions.

The stakes: Still in early development, so not recommended for production use yet due to potential instability and ongoing changes.

Commenters say: Users are excited about its potential but raise questions about handling timing issues, self-healing reliability, and integration with Chrome extensions.