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By default, QoderWork works within conversations and local files. But real work spans browsers, calendars, email, and more. Connectors bridge that gap — once enabled, QoderWork can operate Chrome and interact with macOS native apps on your behalf. QoderWork currently offers two types of connectors:
ConnectorWhat it doesGood for
Browser ConnectorControls Chrome — opens pages, clicks, fills forms, extracts dataResearch, data exports, web automation
macOS ConnectorReads and writes Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Mail, ContactsSchedule management, email summaries, task tracking
All connectors are managed in Settings → Connector. Each one is enabled independently — nothing gets access until you flip the switch.

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Browser Connector

The browser connector gives QoderWork control of your Chrome browser — navigating pages, clicking buttons, extracting data, and filling forms.

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Why you’d want this

A lot of day-to-day work involves repetitive browser tasks: exporting data from a dashboard, checking competitor pricing, copying information across tabs. None of it is hard, but it’s time-consuming and error-prone. The browser connector lets you describe what you need in plain language and the AI handles the rest.

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What it can do

  • Shares your login sessions — runs in your logged-in Chrome, no extra credentials needed.
  • Driven by natural language — no scraping code or recorded scripts, just describe what you want.
  • Sees and interacts with pages — the AI understands page structure (buttons, forms, lists) and can click, type, scroll, and select.
  • Extracts and organizes data — pulls structured data from web pages and outputs it as spreadsheets, Markdown, or files.
  • Multi-tab support — works across multiple tabs, switching and comparing data between pages.

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Setup

Three steps to get started:
1

Enable the connector

In QoderWork, go to Settings → Connectorand toggle on Connect to Browser.
Enable browser connector
Once enabled, the page shows the local path to the extension package.
2

Install the Chrome extension

  1. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
  2. Turn on Developer mode in the top-right corner.
  3. Click Load unpacked and select the extension path shown in the previous step.
3

Connect

  1. Open a regular web page in Chrome (e.g. Google, GitHub — not the default new tab page).
  2. Click the QoderWork extension icon in the toolbar.
  3. When the settings page shows Extension Connected, you’re all set.
Once connected, the AI takes over the active tab. Avoid manually interacting with that tab while a task is running — it may conflict with the AI’s actions.

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Use cases

Data collection and research 
Open https://huggingface.co/models,
filter by "Text Generation" sorted by recently updated,
extract the top 10 model names, downloads, likes, and publish dates,
and put them in an Excel spreadsheet sorted by downloads.
Web scraping 
Open https://github.com/trending,
extract today's trending repos — name, description, stars, and language —
and save as a Markdown table in the workspace.
Industry news gathering 
Open Hacker News, scan today's top 10 posts,
filter for anything related to "AI" or "Machine Learning,"
open each article and pull out the key takeaways,
then compile everything into a Markdown digest.
Bulk form filling 
Read "team-members.xlsx" from the workspace,
then open our internal admin system (https://admin.example.com)
and fill in the new-member form row by row — name, department, role.
Take a screenshot after each entry for confirmation.

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macOS Connector

The macOS connector lets QoderWork read and write data in your Mac’s built-in apps — turning Calendar, Mail, Reminders, and more into an AI-accessible workspace.

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Supported apps

Enable each app individually under Settings → Connector → macOS Connector:

Reminders

Create tasks, set due dates, and mark items complete. Works as your AI-powered to-do manager.

Calendar

View today’s schedule, create events, and check for conflicts. Helps you plan your day.

Notes

Save meeting notes, key takeaways, or quick ideas from conversations directly into Notes.

Mail

Read emails and create drafts. Summarize your inbox, extract key info, and draft replies.

Contacts

Look up contact details, search by name or company, and create new entries.
The first time you enable an app, macOS will ask for permission (e.g., “QoderWork wants to access your Calendar”). Grant access once and you won’t be asked again.

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Use cases

Quick schedule management 
Check my calendar for today,
add the 3 PM meeting to Reminders as high priority,
and create a note in Notes listing the materials I need to prepare.
Email summary 
Read all unread emails from today,
rank them by importance and summarize each in one sentence,
save the top 3 in detail to Notes.
If any need a reply today, draft one and put it in my drafts folder.
Cross-app lookup 
Check my calendar for this week, find all external meetings.
For each one, look up the attendee in Contacts,
then generate a meeting brief with time, name, contact info, and topic.

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Combining connectors

When both connectors are enabled, QoderWork can work across apps in a single task: Browser + Calendar 
Check tomorrow's meetings in my calendar,
use the browser to research each attendee's company,
and compile a pre-meeting brief in Notes.
Browser + Mail 
Read all client emails from today,
for each product issue mentioned, search our docs site in the browser,
and create a problem-vs-solution table in the workspace.
Everything together 
1. Check today's calendar — list all meetings
2. Read unread emails — pick out anything flagged as important
3. Open the browser and check the team project board for today's to-dos
4. Pull it all together into a daily briefing, save to Notes, and create a matching Reminder
Pair multi-connector workflows with Scheduled Tasks for fully hands-off automation. For example, schedule the daily briefing above for 9 AM every weekday — it’ll be ready when you sit down.

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Best practices

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Provide explicit URLs

When using the browser connector, give a direct URL in your prompt rather than asking the AI to find the site. “Open https://analytics.google.com” beats “find Google Analytics” every time.

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Combine connectors with file I/O

Connectors pair naturally with QoderWork’s local file capabilities. Scrape data from a website and save it as a local Excel file, or read a local spreadsheet and fill out a web form — data flows freely between browser, native apps, and your filesystem.

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Test complex flows manually first

For multi-step workflows involving page navigation or app switching, walk through the flow once in a regular conversation. Once it works, save the prompt as a Skill or scheduled task so you can reuse it.

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Lean into human-AI collaboration

CAPTCHAs, QR-code logins, and two-factor prompts are things the AI can’t handle alone. When it hits one, step in and complete the verification — the AI picks up right where it left off once you’re through.

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FAQ

Q: I enabled a connector but the conversation says the tool isn’t available? A: After toggling a connector on or off, you need to start a new conversation for it to take effect. It won’t appear in an existing chat. Q: The Chrome extension says “restricted” or won’t connect? A: Chrome blocks extensions on certain pages — the default new-tab page and any chrome:// URL. Navigate to a regular website (like https://google.com) first, then click the extension icon. Q: What do I do about login pages or CAPTCHAs? A: QoderWork can’t bypass CAPTCHAs, SMS verification, or QR-code logins automatically. Complete the verification yourself and the AI will continue from the logged-in state. Q: macOS denied the permission request — how do I fix it? A: If you clicked “Don’t Allow” the first time, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, find the relevant category (Calendar, Reminders, etc.), and add QoderWork to the allowed list. Q: Is it normal for browser actions to be slower than regular chat? A: Yes. The browser connector needs to capture and analyze page content in real time, which involves screenshots and element parsing. Network conditions and page complexity also affect speed. For data-heavy tasks, break the prompt into smaller steps.