Environment

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Komos Cloud Sandbox

• Cloud-hosted Chromium that spins up instantly, even when your team is offline.
• Fresh session for every run - no risk of leftover cookies or cached data leaking between automations.
• Perfect for schedules, API-triggered runs, and long flows that need guaranteed uptime.

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Local Computer (Chrome extension)

• Runs directly in Chrome on your machine through the Komos extension.
• Reuses whatever you already have open - logged-in dashboards, shopping carts, or intranet tabs.
• Great when the site relies on hardware keys, corporate VPNs, or other resources the cloud can’t reach.
• Keep the computer awake, Chrome open, and the extension connected for the entire run.

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Which environment should I use?

• Choose Cloud Sandbox for unattended work: schedules, API launches, or anything that must run on time without a human nearby.
• Pick Local Computer when the automation depends on your existing session or local resources.
• Set a default on the task detail page and override it per run whenever you need to switch.

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Setup checklist

• Cloud Sandbox is ready to go out of the box—no installation required.
• Local Computer runs need the Komos Chrome extension, site access permissions, and a steady network connection.
• After picking an environment, run a quick dry run to confirm waits, prompts, and credentials behave the way you expect.