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Simon Willison adds video recording to browser automation tool

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Simon Willison has enhanced his "shot-scraper" browser automation tool to include video recording capabilities. Users can now generate a storyboard in YAML format, which the tool will use to capture video demonstrations of new web application features. This update aims to streamline the process of documenting and showcasing application updates. AI

IMPACT Enhances developer tooling for creating AI agent demonstrations.

RANK_REASON Update to a specific software tool by an individual developer.

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Simon Willison adds video recording to browser automation tool

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · simonwillison.net ·

    I've added video support to my "shot-scraper" browser automation tool - you (or your coding agent) can now create a storyboard YAML file and use that to record

    I've added video support to my "shot-scraper" browser automation tool - you (or your coding agent) can now create a storyboard YAML file and use that to record a video demo of new web application features simonwillison.net/2026/Jun/30/...

    LINKS simonwillison.net/…/shot-scraper-video

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