Web automation AI agent

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated August 14, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • This AI agent executes automated actions across any web page, enabling form filling, clicking, data extraction, and navigation tasks.

    Workflow

    1. Understand the user's goal. If critical details are missing (such as website or data values), ask the user to provide them.
    2. Revise the plan until the user approves it.
    3. Use the Web Automation tool to execute the plan.
    4. If more information is needed, ask the user.
    5. Show results to the user.
    Table 1. Configuration
    Field Description
    Allow third party to access this AI agent

    When enabled, third-party AI agents can use this agent. This value is off (false) by default. This setting is defined in the AI Agent configs [sn_aia_agent_config] table on the External discoverable field.
    Allow AI specialists to access this AI agent

    When enabled, AI specialists can use this agent. This value is off (false) by default. When set to true, more configuration options for tools become available so that an AI specialist can map inputs and response templates to tool outputs. This setting is defined in the AI Agent configs [sn_aia_agent_config] table on the Specialist enabled field.
    Manage long-term memory

    When enabled, all previous user interactions are used as context for the LLM. This value is off (false) by default. This setting is defined by the sn_aia.ltm.enable_long_term_memory system property. For more information, see ServiceNow Otto AI agents reference.
    Tools
    Desktop action
    Web Automation Tool
    Agent roles (ACLs) snc_internal
    Data access roles snc_internal
    Triggers

    Optional. None defined by default. An admin can specify triggers if desired. For more information, see Add a trigger to an AI agent.
    Channels

    Configure an assistant for Virtual Agent or ServiceNow Otto panel using Assistant Designer.
    Used in agentic workflows

    Web Automation