QwenWork: browser automation is limited to the desktop client

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QwenWork’s international FAQ and Quick Start guide describe different web and desktop capabilities without stating a publication date. Their instructions cover browser automation, local files and website creation, with client-specific limits.

Browser automation is a desktop-only capability

QwenWork’s FAQ places browser automation and local file operations in the desktop client. Browser automation means carrying out actions in a browser through software. The feature overview qualifies this support as available in some desktop clients.

QwenWork client capabilities listed in the international FAQ
CapabilityDocumented client
Browser automationDesktop only; support varies by client.
Local file operationsDesktop only.
Full-stack website creationWeb; desktop support is described as future work.
Scheduled tasks and sessionsWeb and desktop records are separate.
Note: International-edition documentation; announced future desktop website support is not listed as a current feature. Source: QwenWork, “FAQ”.

Full-stack website creation includes web pages and the application functions behind them.

Web access does not require installing an app

The Quick Start guide directs web users to qwenwork.ai/signin and email sign-in. It says the web application requires no download or installation.

Desktop users download the client from QwenWork’s website and then sign in. The guide describes direct access to local documents, spreadsheets, images and videos.

Scheduled-task records remain separate between the two clients

The FAQ states that web and desktop scheduled tasks and sessions do not currently sync. It also says enabled scheduled tasks run in the cloud after users close the browser or sign out.

A scheduled task is work configured to run at a specified time or interval. The FAQ describes schedules created through the Scheduled Tasks page, a conversation or a task template.

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