autoMate: An AI-Driven Local Automation Tool That Lets Your Computer Do the Work 237

What is autoMate?

autoMate is an automation tool built on OmniParser that combines AI and RPA technologies. It enables no-code operations, supports local deployment, and is compatible with multiple models. By describing tasks in natural language, it can automatically operate computer interfaces and complete complex workflows, making it your "digital employee." autoMate aims to let users focus on tasks that require creativity while handing repetitive work over to automation tools.

The core philosophy of autoMate is: "Automate the tedious, give time back to life."

Features of autoMate

• Automatically operates computer interfaces to handle complex workflows.

• Intelligently understands screen content, performing visual perception and actions like a human.

• Possesses autonomous decision-making capabilities, able to judge and act on its own based on task requirements.

• Supports local deployment to ensure data security and privacy.

Advantages of autoMate

• No-code automation: Just describe tasks in natural language—no programming knowledge required.

• Full interface control: Supports operating any visual interface, not limited to specific software.

• Simplified installation: The installation process is simpler than the official version, supports a Chinese environment, and can be deployed with one click.

• Local execution: Data is processed locally, so no worries about privacy leaks.

• Multi-model support: Compatible with mainstream large language models.

Installation and Usage

1. Clone the project:

git clone https://github.com/yuruotong1/autoMate.git
cd autoMate

2. Create and activate the Conda environment:

conda create -n "automate" python==3.12
conda activate automate

3. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Launch the application:Open http://localhost:7888/ in your browser and configure the API key and basic settings.

Use Cases for autoMate

• Software testing: Quickly create automated test cases.

• Data analysis: Automatically generate reports.

• Daily office work: Schedule email sending, organize files, and more.

• Development assistance: Automatically generate parts of code.

User feedback shows that autoMate can significantly reduce repetitive work time—for example, cutting the time spent processing reports from 3 hours per day to just 10 minutes. If you're interested in automation tools, give autoMate a try.

GitHub repository: https://github.com/yuruotong1/autoMate