The free extension caps you at 50-100 lines of script per run, blocks background execution, and nags you to upgrade. The paid versions (starting ~$299/year) are expensive compared to modern open-source alternatives.
The .iim scripting language includes loops ( SET !LOOP ), conditional logic ( ADD , PROMPT ), and error handling ( !TIMEOUT_STEP ). It’s not a full programming language, but for 80% of automation needs, it works. imacros
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) What is iMacros? iMacros is a browser automation extension (available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, plus a standalone software version) that allows users to record and replay repetitive web tasks. These include auto-filling forms, web scraping, data entry, and testing web applications. The Good (Pros) 1. Extremely Low Barrier to Entry The "Record" button is a game-changer for non-coders. You click record, perform a task (login, click, type), stop recording, and you have a working script. For simple, linear tasks, this is unbeatable. The free extension caps you at 50-100 lines
Using TAG POS=1 TYPE=DIV ATTR=CLASS:product-price EXTRACT=TXT is a concise way to pull data. The built-in Data Extraction Wizard converts structured data directly into CSV files. It’s not a full programming language, but for
