Power Automate for desktop Microsoft Corporation
winget install --id=Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop -e Desktop flows broaden the existing robotic process automation (RPA) capabilities in Power Automate and enable you to automate all repetitive desktop processes. Automating is quicker and easier than ever with the new intuitive Power Automate desktop flow designer using the prebuilt drag-and-drop actions or recording your own desktop flows to run later. Desktop flows are addressed to essentially everyone who is performing simple or complex rule-based tasks on their workstations. Users at home, small businesses, enterprises, or larger companies can leverage automation capabilities in Power Automate to create flows, interact with everyday tools like email and Excel, or work with modern and legacy applications. Examples of simple and complex tasks you can automate are: - Quickly organize your documents using dedicated files and folders actions - Accurately extract data from websites and store them in Excel files using web and Excel automation - Apply desktop automation capabilities to put your work on autopilot If you're a home user who is accessing a weather website to see tomorrow's forecast or a self-employed businessperson extracting information from vendors' invoices or even an employee of a large enterprise who automates data entry on an ERP system, Power Automate is designed for you. It allows you to automate both legacy applications, such as terminal emulators, modern web and desktop applications, Excel files, and folders. You can interact with the machine using application UI elements, images, or coordinates.
Power Automate for Desktop is a workflow automation tool designed to streamline repetitive tasks across modern and legacy applications on your desktop. By recording actions such as mouse clicks and keyboard inputs, users can create automated workflows tailored to their specific needs.
Key Features:
- Action Recording: Capture and automate repetitive tasks like mouse clicks and keystrokes.
- Scripting Support: Enable JavaScript to extend functionality and integrate with other tools or systems.
- Cross-Application Integration: Automate workflows across multiple desktop applications, including both modern and legacy software.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for IT professionals, developers, and power users who need to optimize efficiency by automating repetitive tasks. By reducing manual effort, Power Automate for Desktop helps increase productivity and focus on higher-value activities.
Installable via winget, this tool is a robust solution for anyone looking to enhance their desktop workflow automation capabilities.