rtrvr.ai is an AI-powered web automation platform that can retrieve data, fill forms, navigate complex sites, and integrate with APIs — all without you writing a single line of code. It works as a DOM-native agent: instead of taking screenshots, it reads and acts on the page's actual structure, giving it human-like precision with machine-like speed.
Three Ways to Use rtrvr.ai
Every capability in rtrvr.ai — recordings, tools, knowledge bases, schedules, triggers — works across multiple surfaces. Pick the one that fits your workflow, or combine them.
| Platform | Best For | Get Started |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Extension | Interactive browsing, authenticated sites, building & testing workflows | Install from Chrome Web Store → Open side panel (Ctrl/⌃+R) |
| Cloud | 24/7 headless execution, high-volume batches, always-on monitoring | Export workflows from the extension → rtrvr.ai/cloud |
| HTTP API & MCP | Backend integration, CI/CD, Claude.ai, programmatic control | POST to mcp.rtrvr.ai or the /agent endpoint → see API docs |
Quick Start — Chrome Extension
- Open the side panel: Windows Ctrl+R / Mac ⌃+R
- Type a natural-language request, or use shortcuts: @ for tools, # for tabs, / for saved shortcuts
- Watch the AI execute in real-time across one or many tabs — give feedback if needed
- When a task works, save it as a Shortcut, Schedule, or Trigger for instant reuse
Quick Start — API
curl -X POST "https://api.rtrvr.ai/agent" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"input": "Go to example.com and extract the main heading",
"urls": ["https://example.com"]
}'How the Agent Works
rtrvr.ai isn't a single AI model — it's a sophisticated orchestration system. A Planning Agent receives your request, breaks it into steps, and delegates to 20+ specialized sub-agents. Each sub-agent is an expert at a specific capability.
| Sub-Agent | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Action Agent | Clicks, typing, navigation, form interactions |
| Extraction Agent | Structured data extraction from the DOM |
| Crawl Agent | Pagination, multi-page discovery, link following |
| PDF / File Agent | Read PDFs, fill forms, create documents, handle uploads |
| Sheet Agent | Read from / write to Google Sheets in parallel |
| Tool Agent | Call MCP servers, custom JavaScript functions, external APIs |
Free with Gemini
Save credits by using your own Gemini API key. In the extension, type /add-gemini-key and the agent will walk you through getting a free key from Google AI Studio and configuring it automatically. The system falls back to platform credits if Gemini encounters issues.
Files & PDFs
Drag and drop files into the chat or attach them via the toolbar. The agent has specialized capabilities for PDFs: reading content, filling form fields, and generating new documents. It can also upload attached files to web pages when prompted (e.g., "fill this job application and upload my resume").
Context Tips
Everything in your chat — messages, files, images — becomes context for the AI. Keeping context clean leads to better results.
- Start fresh chats for new tasks — stale context can confuse the planner
- Only enable the MCP/custom tools you actually need for the current task
- Use Personal Context in settings to store persistent info (resume, company details) the agent remembers across all chats
- Click the ✨ Enhance button (Cmd/Ctrl+P) to have a specialized model rewrite your prompt for clarity before sending
Getting Help
Stuck on a website or need guidance? Reach out via support@rtrvr.ai or join the active Discord community at rtrvr.ai/discord.