Bardeen: AI-Powered Browser Automation Without Code

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What is Bardeen?

Bardeen is a browser-based automation platform that lets you automate repetitive tasks across websites without writing code. It’s like having a robot assistant that clicks, copies, and fills forms for you - powered by AI to handle dynamic web pages.

Why Choose Bardeen?

• No Code Required: Point-and-click automation building
• AI Web Scraping: Extract data from any website intelligently
• Browser Native: Runs as a Chrome extension
• Pre-built Playbooks: 500+ ready-to-use automations
• Magic Box: Describe what you want in plain English

How It Works

1. Install the Extension

1. Visit bardeen.ai
2. Install Chrome extension
3. Sign up for free
4. Pin extension to toolbar

2. Create or Use Automations

Option A: Use a Pre-built Playbook

• Browse the automation library
• Click “Use Playbook”
• Customize inputs
• Run

Option B: Build Your Own

• Record actions in the browser
• Add logic and conditions
• Save as a personal automation

Option C: Magic Box (AI)

• Press Ctrl+J
• Describe what you want in English
• Bardeen generates the automation

Key Features

1. Magic Box AI

Tell Bardeen what to do in plain English:

"Scrape all job listings from this LinkedIn search and save to Google Sheets"

"When I receive an email from a new client, create a Notion page with their info"

"Every Monday, send me a summary of my Google Calendar for the week"

2. Web Scraping

Extract data from any website without coding:

• Automatic Detection: AI identifies lists, tables, and data patterns
• Handle Pagination: Scrape across multiple pages
• Dynamic Content: Works with JavaScript-heavy sites
• Scheduled Scraping: Run extractions on a schedule

Example scraped data:

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3. Integrations

Bardeen connects with 100+ apps:

4. Triggers

Start automations automatically:

• Time-based: Every hour, daily at 9am, weekly
• Web-based: When visiting a specific site
• App-based: When receiving an email, Slack message
• Manual: Click to run

5. Scraper Templates

Pre-built extractors for popular sites:

• LinkedIn (profiles, companies, jobs)
• Product Hunt (products, makers)
• Amazon (products, reviews)
• Google (search results, maps)
• Twitter (profiles, tweets)

Use Cases

1. Sales Prospecting

Build lead lists automatically:

Automation Flow:
1. Visit LinkedIn Sales Navigator search results
2. Extract all profiles (name, title, company, email if available)
3. Add to Google Sheets
4. Create tasks in Salesforce for follow-up

Time saved: 3-4 hours per week

2. Research & Competitive Intelligence

Monitor competitors:

Automation Flow:
1. Every day, scrape competitor pricing pages
2. Compare with yesterday's data
3. Alert via Slack if prices change
4. Log history in Airtable

3. Recruiting

Streamline candidate sourcing:

Automation Flow:
1. Scrape job boards for candidate profiles
2. Cross-reference with LinkedIn
3. Score candidates based on criteria
4. Add qualified candidates to ATS

4. Content Curation

Automate content collection:

Automation Flow:
1. Monitor industry blogs via RSS
2. When new post matches keywords, save to Notion
3. Summarize with AI
4. Add to weekly newsletter draft

5. E-commerce

Track products and prices:

Automation Flow:
1. Build a list of product URLs to monitor
2. Daily, scrape current prices
3. If price drops below threshold, send notification
4. Maintain price history spreadsheet

Getting Started

First Automation: LinkedIn to Google Sheets

1. Open LinkedIn search results page
2. Press Ctrl+J (Magic Box)
3. Type: "Scrape all people on this page to Google Sheets"
4. Bardeen creates the automation
5. Click Run
6. Check your Google Sheet

Building Custom Automations

Step-by-step:

1. Click Bardeen extension icon
2. Choose "Create new automation"
3. Select trigger (manual, scheduled, etc.)
4. Add actions:
   - Scrape data
   - Fill forms
   - Click buttons
   - Wait for elements
5. Connect to destination apps
6. Save and test

Pricing

Free

• 10 automation runs per day
• Pre-built Playbooks
• Basic scraping
• Chrome extension

Professional ($15/month)

• Unlimited runs
• Advanced scraping
• Scheduled automations
• Priority support
• Team features (5 seats)

Business ($40/month)

• Everything in Pro
• AI credits included
• API access
• Custom integrations
• SSO

Bardeen vs Competitors

Pro Tips

1. Use Variables

Make automations reusable:

Instead of: Scrape linkedin.com/in/specific-person
Use: Scrape  where URL is input

2. Add Delays

Respect websites and avoid blocking:

Action: Scrape profile
Wait: 2-5 seconds (random)
Action: Next profile

3. Error Handling

Make automations robust:

Try: Click "Load More" button
If not found: Continue to next step

4. Combine with Manual Steps

Not everything needs to be automated:

1. [Auto] Scrape candidate list
2. [Manual] Review and select top 10
3. [Auto] Send personalized emails to selected

Limitations

• Chrome only: No Firefox or Safari support
• Some sites block: LinkedIn, in particular, has anti-scraping measures
• Runs on your machine: Computer must be on for scheduled tasks
• Learning curve: Complex automations take time to build
• Rate limits: Free tier is limited

The Verdict

Bardeen fills a gap that Zapier and Make can’t: browser-level automation. For tasks that involve clicking through websites, filling forms, or scraping data, it’s unmatched. The Magic Box AI makes it accessible even to non-technical users, and the pre-built playbooks get you started instantly.

Who Should Use Bardeen?

✅ Sales teams building prospect lists ✅ Recruiters sourcing candidates ✅ Researchers collecting data ✅ Marketers tracking competitors ✅ Anyone doing repetitive browser work

Who Should Skip Bardeen?

❌ Those needing server-side automation (use Zapier/Make) ❌ Firefox/Safari users ❌ Teams with strict IT security policies

Resources

• Official Website
• Playbook Library
• University (Tutorials)
• Community Discord
• Chrome Extension

Stop doing what a robot could do. Let Bardeen handle the clicking so you can focus on thinking.