Scribe (Chrome)
The official Chrome extension that captures a browser workflow and generates a shareable step by step guide inside your Scribe workspace with blur and editing tools.
Overview
The Scribe Chrome extension is the fastest way to document a web process. Add it to Chrome start a capture and complete the task as usual. Scribe turns the session into a clean guide with steps and screenshots that you can edit annotate and blur to protect data.
Share by link embed in help centers or export via the Scribe web app. Guides live in your account so teams organize them in folders apply branding and track usage to keep knowledge fresh. For security conscious orgs the extension follows browser permissions and data flows into your Scribe workspace where retention and access can be managed.
It dramatically reduces time spent writing instructions and helps deflect repeat questions by giving users precise visual steps for the exact UI they are using.
Key features
- One click browser capture: Record a web task and auto build a guide with steps and screenshots in moments
- Toolbar controls and light UX: Start stop or discard captures without leaving the current tab or breaking flow
- Smart step detection: Scribe detects clicks and inputs to create readable steps with minimal cleanup
- Blur and annotate: Protect sensitive fields and add notes arrows and highlights for clarity
- Share links and embeds: Publish guides by URL or embed them in help centers and project docs
- Syncs with Scribe web app: Organize guides in folders brand them and export through the main app
- Chromium compatibility: Works in Chrome and compatible browsers available from the Web Store
- Zero code documentation: Create repeatable instructions without writing or pasting images by hand
Best for
- Document CRM updates and admin tasks to reduce how to pings for the support team
- Create customer facing walkthroughs for portals and onboarding flows
- Show QA repro steps for bug reports with exact selectors and fields
- Publish internal runbooks for recurring browser tasks and audits
- Standardize partner enablement tasks in a sharable link format
- Capture configuration steps for marketing or analytics tags
- Train new hires on web tools with accurate visual guidance
- Replace ad hoc screenshots with consistent auto generated guides
Capabilities
Start and Capture
Begin recording complete the workflow and let Scribe create steps and screenshots automatically in your account.
Blur and Annotate
Remove noise protect data and add callouts so guides are safe and easy to follow for any audience.
Share or Embed
Send a link or embed the guide in help centers wikis and tickets to meet users where they work.
Workspace and Permissions
Keep guides in folders manage visibility and collaborate using the Scribe web app and enterprise controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the extension free?
Yes the Chrome extension is free and works with Scribe’s free plan for individuals and small teams.
Does it capture desktop apps?
No it captures browser workflows use the Scribe desktop app to record native applications on Windows or macOS.
Can I export from the extension?
Exports are handled by the Scribe web app after capture where you can choose formats and apply branding.
Where is data stored?
Guides sync to your Scribe account where org policies retention and access controls apply per your plan and admin settings.
Will it work in Edge or Brave?
Yes any Chromium based browser that supports the Chrome Web Store should be compatible with the extension.
Can I blur during capture?
Blur and annotations are typically added after capture inside the editor for precision and safety.
Is there an enterprise deployment option?
Admins can distribute the extension using browser management tooling for managed environments.
How do I share with customers?
Send a public link or embed the guide in your help center or docs so users can self serve quickly
