Create Browser
Launch a browser session as a named instance. Pick a saved anti-detect Profile (from the Profiles screen) to launch with its browser/fingerprint/proxy, or configure it manually with an optional stealth (anti-bot-detection) mode.
Overview
Create Browser is a no-code automation step in the Web Browser category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 14 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Launch a browser session as a named instance. Pick a saved anti-detect Profile (from the Profiles screen) to launch with its browser/fingerprint/proxy, or configure it manually with an optional stealth (anti-bot-detection) mode.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser instance | variable | Required | browser | Name that identifies this browser session. |
| Profile | string | Optional | Use a saved Profile (Profiles screen). Blank = manual setup. | |
| Headless | dropdownNo · Yes | Optional | No | Run without a visible window. |
| Browser | dropdownChrome · Brave · Edge · Cloak · Firefox · WebKit | Optional | Chrome | Chromium browsers (Chrome/Brave/Edge/Cloak) launch the real installed app when found — Brave/Cloak are anti-detect forks that can improve CAPTCHA pass rates. Set the executable path below if auto-detection misses it. |
| Real browser executable (optional) | file | Optional | Path to a real installed browser (chrome.exe / brave.exe / msedge.exe …). Avoids 'Chrome for Testing' which some sites block. Chromium-based only. Supports variables | |
| Stealth (anti-detection) | dropdownNo · Yes | Optional | No | Cloak automation: hide navigator.webdriver, set a real user-agent and disable the automation flag. |
| Custom user-agent (optional) | string | Optional | Overrides the user-agent string. Supports variables | |
| Browser channel (optional) | string | Optional | Chromium only: use an installed browser like 'chrome', 'msedge', 'chrome-beta'. Leave blank for the bundled one. Example: chrome | |
| User data directory (optional) | folder | Optional | Launch with a REAL persistent profile from this folder — stays logged in. E.g. %LOCALAPPDATA%/Google/Chrome/User Data. Supports variables | |
| Profile directory (optional) | string | Optional | Which profile inside the user-data dir, e.g. 'Default' or 'Profile 1'. Chromium only. Example: Default | |
| Additional arguments (optional) | string | Optional | Extra command-line flags, space-separated. Example: --start-maximized --lang=en-US Supports variables | |
| Proxy server (optional) | string | Optional | e.g. http://host:port or socks5://host:port. Example: http://127.0.0.1:8080 Supports variables | |
| Default timeout seconds (optional) | number | Optional | 30 | Default wait timeout for this browser's actions. |
| Keep browser alive | dropdownNo · Yes | Optional | No | Don't auto-close on 'Close Browser' — leave the window open. |
How to use Create Browser
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Create Browser command from the Web Browser group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Create Browser has 14 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Create Browser command do?
Launch a browser session as a named instance. Pick a saved anti-detect Profile (from the Profiles screen) to launch with its browser/fingerprint/proxy, or configure it manually with an optional stealth (anti-bot-detection) mode.
Which group does the Create Browser command belong to?
Create Browser is part of the Web Browser group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Create Browser command take any parameters?
Yes — Create Browser has 14 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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