Olostep Agent
If you can describe it,
you can automate it
Intent-based
Describe what you want in plain language. No code, no configuration, no workflow builder — just your intent.
Deterministic
Every run executes the same validated pipeline and code. Repeatable, predictable, and controllable — not probabilistic.
Production-ready
Built on the Olostep web infrastructure and API. Schedule agents to run continuously and deliver clean Web Data to your stack.
How it works
Three steps from intent to output
Define your intent
Describe the task in plain language — data sources, desired output format, run schedule, and notification preferences.
“Search every portfolio company from every fund on vcsheet.com/funds and output results to a Google Sheet. Run every Monday at 9 AM.”
Agent executes
Olostep Agent browses the web, extracts data from every relevant page, deduplicates across runs, and validates the output — at scale.
Structured output delivered
Results land in your tool of choice. Receive alerts when new data appears or records change between runs.
Capabilities
Everything your research pipeline needs
Scheduled execution
Set any cadence — hourly, daily, weekly. Agents run automatically and deliver fresh data without any intervention.
Multi-source browsing
Agents navigate across multiple websites, PDFs, follow pagination, and extract content from JavaScript-rendered pages at scale.
Structured output
Results are cleaned, deduplicated, and delivered as Google Sheets, Excel, CSV, or JSON — ready to use immediately.
Change detection & alerts
Get notified by email or webhook when new data appears or existing records change between runs.
Validated & deduplicated
Every run validates and deduplicates results. No noise, no repeated entries — just clean, trustworthy data.
Transparent audit trail
Every agent run is logged with the sources visited, data extracted, and changes detected — full visibility into what happened.
Examples
Real workflows teams automate today
Portfolio tracking across 500+ funds
Search every portfolio company from every fund on vcsheet.com/funds and output results into a Google Sheet. Run every Monday at 9:00 AM. Send an email when new portfolio companies are added to any fund.
Component sourcing from supplier catalogs
Find all components matching a specification from ISO group's supplier catalog and output results to Excel. Schedule the agent to run every 14 hours and notify when new items are added or prices change.
Lead enrichment from job boards & directories
Monitor tech company job postings across LinkedIn and company career pages. Extract company name, headcount signals, and new role titles daily. Deliver to a Google Sheet for your sales team every morning.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Olostep Agent?
An Olostep Agent is a deterministic, scheduled automation that browses the web, extracts structured data, validates it, and delivers results to your tools — all from a plain-language description of your workflow. Unlike general-purpose AI chatbots, Olostep Agents execute the same task the same way every time.
How is Olostep Agent different from other AI agents?
Most AI agents are instruction-following systems that can hallucinate, drift, or produce inconsistent results. Olostep Agents are intent-based: you define what you want, and the agent executes a deterministic pipeline — browse, extract, validate, deduplicate, output. No hallucinations, no surprises.
What kinds of workflows can I automate?
Any workflow that involves gathering, monitoring, or structuring information from the web. Common examples include tracking competitor pricing, monitoring portfolio companies, sourcing leads, extracting procurement data, tracking job postings, and aggregating industry news — scheduled to run as often as every few hours.
What output formats does the agent support?
Olostep Agents can deliver results to Google Sheets, Excel, CSV, and JSON. You can connect these outputs to downstream tools via Zapier, n8n, or direct API calls.
How often can an agent run?
Agents can be scheduled to run on any cadence — hourly, daily, weekly, or at a custom interval. You can also receive email or webhook notifications when new or changed data is detected.
Do I need to write code to use Olostep Agents?
No. You describe your workflow in plain language — sources, desired output, schedule, and notification preferences. Olostep translates your intent into a repeatable automation. For advanced integrations, a full API is also available.
Can agents handle large-scale data collection?
Yes. Olostep Agents are built on the same infrastructure that powers batch processing of up to 100,000 URLs in a single run. Agents can traverse multi-page sources, follow pagination, and deduplicate results across runs.
Is Olostep Agent reliable for production use?
Yes. Olostep's underlying web layer achieves 99.5% reliability, handles JavaScript-rendered pages, and manages bot detection, proxy rotation, and browser infrastructure transparently. Agents inherit this reliability.