Desktop flow

Concept

A Power Automate for desktop automation that runs on a Windows machine and drives the user interface through mouse and keyboard actions, used to automate apps that have no API or connector.

Title graphic: Desktop flow (Concept)

Type	Concept
Documentation	learn.microsoft.com/en-us/flow/desktop-flows/introduction

Episodes about Desktop flow

Power Automate - Simply Explained

2026-07-21 · Video on YouTube

Power Automate is Microsoft's cloud-based automation platform that helps individuals and organizations eliminate repetitive tasks by connecting apps, services, and data into automated workflows. In this episode of Microsoft Knowledge Nuggets, Mirko Peters…

Articles about Desktop flow (2)

Power Automate Desktop vs Cloud Flows: Which One Do You Actually Need?
2026-10-29 · Mirko Peters
Discover the differences between Power Automate cloud and desktop flows. Learn when to use RPA, attended vs unattended bots, and hybrid patterns.
Attended vs Unattended RPA: Which Power Automate Desktop Mode Do You Need?
2026-10-27 · Mirko Peters
Compare attended and unattended Power Automate Desktop modes. Learn how human supervision, machine requirements, and pricing impact your RPA strategy.

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Documentation: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/flow/desktop-flows/introduction
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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03