Well-designed workflows run faster, cost fewer credits, and fail less often. This page covers practical strategies for getting the most out of Copelf.

Batch Sizing#

Batch execution lets you repeat a workflow with different inputs automatically. Keep these limits and guidelines in mind:

• Start small. Test your workflow with 3-5 iterations before scaling up to the full batch. This catches selector issues or unexpected page behavior early.
• Split large jobs. If you need more than 200 iterations, split the data into multiple batches. Each batch runs independently.
• Plan for timing. Since iterations run sequentially, a batch of 200 iterations will take roughly 200x the single-run duration. Factor this in when scheduling.

Monitoring & Polling#

Copelf checks the status of running workflows at a 3-second polling interval. Here is what to expect:

• Status updates appear in the dashboard every 3 seconds while a run is active.
• Do not refresh the page to check for updates -- the dashboard updates automatically.
• Long-running steps (especially agent steps) may show the same status for several polling cycles. This is normal -- the agent is working through its actions.
• If a run appears stuck for more than a few minutes with no status change, check that your browser extension is still active and connected.

Workflow Design#

Efficient workflows are short, focused, and predictable.

Keep steps minimal#

Every step costs time and adds a potential failure point. Remove unnecessary navigation steps and combine related actions where possible.

Use the agent step wisely#

The agent step is powerful but consumes more resources than deterministic steps like click or fill. Use it when:

• The page layout varies between runs.
• You need the AI to make decisions (e.g., choosing from search results).
• The interaction is too complex to express as a fixed sequence.

For predictable, repetitive actions, prefer explicit click, fill, and select steps.

Use approval mode only when critical#

Approval mode pauses the workflow and waits for your confirmation before continuing. This is useful for high-stakes actions (e.g., submitting a payment), but it blocks execution. Only enable it on steps where human review is genuinely necessary.

Minimize navigations#

Each navigate step loads a full page, which is the slowest step type. Reduce navigations by:

• Starting the workflow at the deepest relevant URL rather than the home page.
• Avoiding redundant page loads between steps.

Recording Tips#

The quality of your video recording directly affects the quality of the generated workflow.

Optimal video length#

Shorter, focused recordings produce better results. If a process takes longer than 5 minutes, consider splitting it into separate workflows.

Recording best practices#

• Be deliberate. Pause briefly after each click or action so the AI can clearly identify each step.
• Avoid fast scrolling. Quick scroll-throughs make it harder for the AI to detect which elements you interacted with.
• Use clear, standard UI interactions. Click buttons directly rather than using keyboard shortcuts the AI may not detect.
• Show the full page. Make sure the target elements are visible on screen when you interact with them.
• Add context notes. When recording a complex workflow, add text annotations or narrate your intentions so the AI understands the goal of each action.

Credit Efficiency#

Credits are consumed each time a workflow runs. These practices help you get more done with fewer credits.

Reuse workflows with variables#

Instead of recording a new workflow for every variation of a task, define input variables and reuse the same workflow with different data. This avoids spending credits on repeated analysis of new video uploads.

Resume failed runs#

If a run fails partway through, you can often resume it from the point of failure rather than restarting from scratch. This saves the credits that would be spent re-executing successful steps.

Use batch mode for repetitive tasks#

Running the same workflow 50 times manually costs the same in credits as a batch of 50 -- but batch mode saves you the time and effort of triggering each run individually. Combine batch execution with array variables for maximum efficiency.

Next Steps#