03-05-22 10:53 AM
This information was last updated on 6th of December 2022
Google (Chrome) and Microsoft (Edge) have announced that they are changing the way third-party browser extensions are supported. In June 2023, any browser extension that uses their Manifest V2 (MV2) standard will no longer operate unless action is taken.
In response to this announcement, SS&C Blue Prism has created a new browser extension that supports Manifest V3 (MV3) for it's RPA product.
It is recommended that customers who currently use either of these browsers as part of their automations adopt a MV3 compatible solution for use with SS&C Blue Prism by June 2023 and test their automations as part of that adoption/upgrade process.
In addition, customers should be aware that with MV3, Google (and Microsoft) have removed the capability to perform JavaScript invocation or injection. Customers who utilize that capability must either modify their automations to overcome the vendor-imposed restrictions or adopt the Blue Prism Browser Automation Agent solution, which offers continued support for this functionality.
If the utility identifies you are affected (i.e., Using Chrome or Edge / utilizing the JavaScript insert/invoke function) please make sure your organization completes the survey sent to them by their account or customer success manager.
Note: this survey is intended for end-users of SS&C Blue Prism RPA only. If you haven't received this survey and feel that you should have, please contact your SS&C Blue Prism representative. Information for SS&C Blue Prism partners is available on the Connect Partner Portal.
Our upcoming releases (7.1 and 6.10.5) will contain Browser Extension support for Manifest V3.
[Note: these versions will also support those customers who could not apply the January 2022 Microsoft security patch update. Visit FAQs. http://portal.blueprism.com/customer-support/support-center#/path/-Featured-Articles/1784860762/-Solution-Windows-updates-from-11th-January-2022-causing-authentication-issues-in-Blue-Prism.htm]
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27-10-22 10:39 AM
Hi Dave
You are correct - further details can be found here for 6.10.5 - Chrome browser extension (blueprism.com) or here - Edge browser extension (blueprism.com)This link goes into some more detail on how the extensions are deployed and the URLs for each v6 version.
Thanks!
Sam
27-10-22 11:01 AM
01-11-22 11:01 AM
Hi Walter,
Yes - both of these line items on the roadmap relate to the Browser Automation Agent specifically. You're the first person to point out that the roadmap item doesn't actually mention the BAA, which had slipped my notice until this point - I'll get an update applied to specifically mention this.
In an attempt to clarify the situation, the BAA v1 release in September provided a new set of components that are deployed against Blue Prism Enterprise (BPE) and browser extensions for use with:
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01-11-22 09:29 PM
Hi @DebRatte - we are circling back with the Chorus BPM product team to get clear information and guidance. As a rule of thumb, the content that you find under the Blue Prism Product section is very much focused on the RPA solution, vs. Chorus BPM.
We need to make the signaling clearer to avoid anyone getting overwhelmed and confused, and we will be making the updates to the community, and put in place new guidelines to better signpost customers as to which products are involved for which communications.
Thank you for the feedback!