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OpenRPA: automation features and setup
An open-source RPA tool for building robots that perform actions in a computer interface. The project also includes a connection to a management system for multiple robots.
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Overview
OpenRPA suits a technical team that wants to build automation on Windows while retaining access to the code. The documentation covers recording actions, browser work, and image and text recognition. For managing multiple robots, it points to the OpenFlow layer. This approach requires testing on the actual target environment, since the application type, operating system version, and method of identifying elements affect runtime stability.
Features
- Record and build RPA workflows on Windows.
- Work with a browser and use image recognition and OCR.
- Connect to OpenFlow to manage a fleet of robots.
Business uses
- Capture data from a legacy software screen and transfer it to an internal process.
- Generate a report through a Windows application when no accessible API is available.
Getting started
- Install the appropriate version from the official releases page on a test computer.
- Record a short sequence and check element recognition after reopening the application.
- Set up central management only if multiple robots and operational permissions are needed.
What to check
- Check compatibility with the Windows version and applications before building a long process.
- A free installation does not eliminate the need for maintenance, screen recognition fixes, and management of runtime computers.
Sources to check next
Vendor features and prices change. Confirm details on the linked official pages before you rely on them.