Getting Started with Skyvern: What You Need to Know
Skyvern is the perfect solution for companies looking to automate repetitive browser-based tasks without the hassle of fragile scripts. In this post, we’ll give you a quick tour of Skyvern’s features, walk you through setting up your first workflow, and explain how it scales across multiple websites with ease.
There’s no need to waste time on manual processes anymore. With Skyvern, you can automate everyday tasks, from downloading invoices to filling out complex forms.
Why Companies Need Automation Now More Than Ever
Let’s start by addressing the big question: why should your company care about automation right now? Well, if your business is relying on manual processes or brittle scripts, you’re likely losing more time (and money) than you realize.
Let's look at a couple common issues:
Manual labor: Your employees are spending hours on tasks like downloading invoices or filling out forms when they could be focusing on more important stuff.
Fragile scripts: Maybe you’ve set up automated scripts, but they break every time a website’s layout changes.
Not fun.
Traditional automation methods usually involve parsing website structures (DOM elements, XPath) and writing code to interact with them. The problem? These scripts are super sensitive to changes. When a website updates its layout, boom; your script is toast, and you’re back to square one.
This constant maintenance can get frustrating, fast.
The Benefits of AI-Based Automation
Instead of relying on fragile scripts, at Skyvern we use AI agents and computer vision to complete tasks across multiple websites. It doesn’t matter if the website changes a bit, the AI adapts. Plus, our large language models (LLMs) give it the ability to reason through complex tasks, making the whole process smoother and more efficient.
How Skyvern Works
At its core, Skyvern is like having a highly intelligent assistant who can handle browser-based tasks for you. Unlike traditional scripts, it doesn’t just interact with websites using pre-set instructions. Instead, it thinks… just like a human would.
Let's look at a quick breakdown of how it all comes together:
AI Agents: Skyvern uses several AI agents, each with a specific role. One agent might focus on finding interactable elements (like buttons and forms), while another handles navigation (e.g., clicking through multiple pages).
Computer Vision: This tech lets Skyvern visually “understand” what’s on a webpage. It knows what a button or form field looks like, so it can interact with them, even if they’re slightly different from what it has seen before.
API Integration: For your company, getting started is as easy as making an API call. You send a request with details about the task you want to automate, and Skyvern gets to work.
No complex coding or constant script updates. Just smooth, adaptable automation.
Key Features That Set Skyvern Apart
If you’re wondering what makes Skyvern special, here are some features that your company will love:
Resilience to Website Changes: No more scripts breaking when websites update their layout. Skyvern’s AI adapts, so it keeps working even when websites change.
Multi-Tasking Capabilities: Need to automate several steps across multiple websites? Skyvern’s AI agents can handle multi-step workflows, whether it’s filling out government forms or pulling quotes from insurance providers.
Open-Source: For tech teams, Skyvern offers a fully open-source model, meaning your developers can modify and expand it to fit your unique needs. Plus, you can self-host Skyvern to maintain complete control over your data.
Getting Started with Skyvern
Now that you know what Skyvern can do, let’s dive into how you can start using it for your company. Don’t worry, setting up Skyvern is a breeze.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you up and running.
Step 1: Create an Account
Getting started with Skyvern is so simple. The first thing you'll need to do is create an account – quick and easy, and probably the simplest step you'll take here. Once you're in, you'll see that everything is designed to be intuitive, so you can jump right into what you want to do without any hassle.
Step 2: Automating Your First Task
Let’s say you want to automate generating insurance quotes. With Skyvern, you can define a task using the UI, and get an API request you can re-use over and over again.
Skyvern’s AI agents will handle everything from logging in, navigating the site, and finding the right files. You can chain multiple tasks together for more complex workflows, such as logging into different sites to download invoices from various vendors.
Step 3: Scaling Automation Across Multiple Websites
One of Skyvern’s coolest features is the ability to scale across multiple websites without you needing to set up individual scripts for each one. Just define the workflow once, and Skyvern’s AI will adapt it for any other site that follows a similar structure.
You could be navigating e-commerce platforms, government portals, or insurance provider websites, either way; Skyvern has you covered.
Real-World Use Cases
Let’s take a look at some real-world examples of how companies are using Skyvern to boost efficiency:
Procurement Automation: Imagine a manufacturing company that needs to purchase raw materials from multiple suppliers. Instead of manually placing orders on different websites, Skyvern automates the entire process, right from logging in, checking prices; to submitting orders.
Government Forms: Almost everyone would agree that navigating government portals can be a headache, especially when you need to fill out repetitive forms. Skyvern automates the form-filling process, ensuring accuracy and saving time for companies handling tasks like tax filings or business registrations.
Conclusion
Skyvern is the future of automation for companies. It takes the pain out of repetitive browser tasks, even really complex ones. With our AI-powered agents, you can forget about writing and maintaining fragile scripts. Skyvern adapts to website changes, making it a long-lasting solution for businesses that need reliable, scalable automation.
Ready to transform your workflows? Getting started with Skyvern is quick and easy, and once you’re set up, you’ll wonder how your business ever operated without it.