# Chrome Extension

### Introduction

The CodeWords Chrome extension automates tasks on websites where you're already logged in. It runs directly in your browser, using your existing sessions to access private content like LinkedIn feeds, dashboards, and member-only pages.

### When to use the Chrome extension

Perfect for:

* Getting content from private pages (LinkedIn feeds, dashboards)
* Simple website tasks like clicking buttons or filling forms
* When reliability is more important than speed

Not ideal for:

* Scheduled automations when you're away
* When you need to use your browser simultaneously
* When speed is critical

### Getting started

1. Install: [Chrome Web Store link](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/codewords/fgcbeegcaikofigbnfmmlgcimdkmfnce)
2. Log in: Sign in to websites you want to automate

## See the Chrome extension in action

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### What it can do

| Function            | Best for                              | Speed          |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------- | -------------- |
| Page scraping       | Get content from private pages        | 30-60 seconds  |
| Interactive actions | Click buttons, fill forms             | 60-120 seconds |
| Cookie extraction   | Share login sessions with other tools | 10-30 seconds  |

### Performance expectations

* Reliable: Very consistent results using your real browser
* Visible: You can watch automations happen in real-time
* Slower: Takes longer than other tools, but is more dependable
* Browser control: Uses one tab while running

### Best practices

* Test your automation manually first
* Stay logged in to target websites
* Be patient — good results take time

### Common use cases

* Monitor LinkedIn feeds and collect posts
* Extract data from company dashboards
* Gather content from member-only sites
* Automate repetitive form filling

The Chrome extension trades speed for reliability — perfect when you need consistent results from authenticated websites.

### FAQs

<details>

<summary>When should I use the Chrome Extension?</summary>

Use it when:

* You need to scrape or interact with private, logged-in pages.
* Tasks involve simple actions such as clicking buttons or filling forms.
* You value accuracy and reliability over speed.

Avoid it when you need background or scheduled automation — or when you must actively use your browser during the automation process.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How do I download the Chrome extension?</summary>

1. Install the extension from the [**Chrome Web Store**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/codewords/fgcbeegcaikofigbnfmmlgcimdkmfnce)**.**
2. Log in to the websites you want to automate.
3. Run or test your automation through CodeWords — the extension takes care of the rest.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What can the Chrome Extension do?</summary>

* Access and extract content from private pages.
* Perform interactive actions like clicks and form submissions.
* Maintain your session securely without requiring reauthentication.\
  It’s ideal for automating browser-based workflows that depend on your logged-in access

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I see what the extension is doing?</summary>

Yes. You can watch every step of your automation in real time as it runs within your browser tab making it easy to monitor progress and debug when needed.

</details>


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