Simular Browser: an AI browser that intelligently automates web operations

Simular Browser is an artificial intelligence-based browser designed to automate web operations and help users perform repetitive tasks efficiently. It uses natural language commands for web browsing, form filling, and data capture without the need for complex code.Simular Browser is cross-platform, integrates intelligent agent technology, and mimics human behavior, making it ideal for professionals and business users who have to deal with a large number of online tasks. It offers an easy-to-use interface that ensures novices can get started quickly, and supports API integration to meet developer needs.

Function List

• natural language operation: The user controls the browser with simple text commands, such as "log in to the website and download a file".
• Automated web browsing: Automatically navigates web pages, performs searches, clicks on links, or switches pages.
• Intelligent Form Filling: Automatically recognizes and fills in web forms, such as registration or order information.
• Web Data Crawling: Extracts data from websites and organizes it into tables, eliminating the need for manual copying.
• user interface automation: Simulates mouse clicks and keyboard input to reduce operational errors.
• API Integration: Connect to external applications to support seamless collaboration with enterprise systems.
• Cross-browser support: Compatible with mainstream browser environments to ensure operational consistency.
• Cloud vs. local operation: Supports cloud-based task processing while providing a local run option to protect privacy.

Using Help

Installation process

Simular Browser, a native browser based on WebKit, is easy to install and supports macOS and other major operating systems. Here are the installation steps:

1. Visit the official website: Open https://www.simular.ai and click on the "Simular Browser" download link.
2. Download the installation package: Select macOS or another system version depending on your device and download the installation file (macOS is .dmg (Format).
3. installer: double-click .dmg file and drag Simular Browser into the Applications folder. .exe file and follow the prompts to install it.
4. authorization authority: When you run it for the first time, you may be asked to grant the browser permission to access the network and files. Enable the permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security on macOS.
5. Account Settings: Launch Simular Browser and register or log in to your Simular account. The free version provides basic features, and Simular Pro (from $50/month) unlocks advanced features such as a dedicated cloud computer.

Usage

The core of Simular Browser is web automation through natural language commands. Below is a detailed flow of how the main features work:

1. natural language operation

Simular Browser allows the user to describe tasks in simple language and the AI automates them. For example, type "Log into Gmail and send an email to Zhang San" and Simular will do it automatically.

• procedure::
  1. Open Simular Browser and click on the top input box.
  2. Enter instructions such as "Open Taobao and search for iPhone 15 price".
  3. Simular launches a web page, enters a search term and displays the results.
  4. If the command is vague, Simular prompts for additional information, such as "Please specify a Taobao account".

2. Automated web browsing

Simular Browser automatically navigates web pages and is suitable for batch tasks. For example, checking prices on multiple e-commerce platforms:

• procedure::
  1. In the input box, type "Open Jingdong, Taobao, Jinduoduo and search for AirPods price".
  2. Simular opens the site in turn, performs the search and organizes the results.
  3. The user can choose to export the results to a CSV file, the path is defaulted to /Users/用户名/DownloadsThe
  4. Timed tasks can be set, e.g. "Check prices at 9:00 every day".

3. Intelligent Form Filling

Simular Browser recognizes web forms and fills them in automatically. For example, bulk account registration:

• procedure::
  1. Enter the instruction: "Sign up for 10 accounts at example.com with random email addresses".
  2. Simular automatically generates the email address, fills in the form and submits it.
  3. Users can preview the filled content and confirm it for batch execution.
  4. The results are saved as a table with customizable paths such as /Documents/注册记录.xlsxThe

4. Web Data Crawling

Simular Browser supports extracting data from web pages, which is suitable for market research. For example, grabbing information about competing products:

• procedure::
  1. Enter the command: "Grab prices and ratings for the top 10 laptops from Amazon".
  2. Simular navigates to Amazon, extracts the data and organizes it into tables.
  3. The user can choose the export format (e.g. JSON or Excel), and the default is saved to /DownloadsThe
  4. If the site has an anti-crawl mechanism, Simular will prompt to switch to cloud mode to bypass the restriction.

5. user interface automation

Simular Browser simulates human actions and reduces errors. For example, automatically logging into multiple social media accounts:

• procedure::
  1. Enter the command, "Log in to Twitter and LinkedIn and post the message, Today's product update."
  2. Simular opens the site, enters credentials and publishes content.
  3. Users can view the details of the operation in the Simular log to ensure that there are no errors.
  4. Supports batch operations such as "publish the same content on 5 platforms".

6. API Integration

Developers can integrate Simular Browser via APIs, for example, to push data capture results to an enterprise CRM:

• procedure::
  1. Get the API key on the Simular website (https://www.simular.ai/api).
  2. Configuring a webhook, sample code:

     curl -X POST https://api.simular.ai/v1/tasks \
     -H "Authorization: Bearer 你的密钥" \
     -d '{"task": "从 example.com 抓取产品价格"}'
     

  3. Simular executes the task and returns JSON data.
  4. Users can integrate results into Salesforce or Google Sheets.

7. Cloud vs. local operation

Simular Browser supports running locally to protect privacy, as well as using the cloud for complex tasks:

• procedure::
  1. Select "Local Mode" or "Cloud Mode" in the settings.
  2. Local mode is good for simple tasks such as opening web pages or filling out forms.
  3. Cloud mode is suitable for highly concurrent tasks, such as bulk data grabbing, and requires a Simular Pro subscription.
  4. Cloud tasks are transmitted over an encrypted channel and logs are stored in the /Logs/simular_cloud.logThe

caveat

• Performance Requirements: macOS Ventura or Windows 10 or higher with at least 8GB of RAM is recommended.
• network dependency: Functions such as data capture require a stable network, with a recommended bandwidth of 10Mbps or more.
• Rights Management: Periodically check Simular's system permissions to ensure proper operation.
• Community Support: Join the Simular Discord community (https://discord.gg/Uru8geWNp4) for tutorials and updates.

application scenario

1. E-commerce price monitoring
   Simular Browser automatically captures competitor prices. For example, if an e-commerce practitioner enters "check prices on 10 platforms per day," Simular collates the data and generates a report, saving time on manual price comparison.
2. market research
   Researchers can use Simular to capture industry data. For example, "Extract AI-related articles from 50 news sites," which Simular automatically organizes into Excel for easy analysis.
3. automated test
   Developers can utilize Simular to test web functionality. For example, "Test login functionality in 5 browsers", Simular automatically executes and generates a test report.
4. Social Media Management
   Marketers can manage accounts in bulk. For example, "Post promotional content to Twitter and Instagram" and Simular automatically logs in and posts it, saving time.

QA

1. Does Simular Browser require programming knowledge?
   Not required. Users can just give commands in natural language, and developers can choose APIs for advanced customization.
2. How to ensure data security?
   Encrypted data is stored locally and cloud tasks are encrypted using SSL encryption, allowing users to intervene in operations at any time.
3. What browser environments are supported?
   Simular Browser is based on WebKit and is compatible with Safari, Chrome and Firefox web standards.
4. Can it be used offline?
   Local mode supports running simple tasks offline, data capture etc. requires internet connection.