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Runner is a work assistant from ArgoNavis Inc. that connects to business applications and performs tasks through those services rather than only suggesting actions. It is available in a browser, with work executed in the cloud through connected services’ APIs.
What it does
Runner is designed for multi-step business work across email, calendars, documents, spreadsheets, communication tools, CRM systems, analytics platforms, and browser-based forms. Documented workflows include triaging and drafting email, preparing for meetings, updating CRM records, sending follow-up messages, working with spreadsheets and documents, running analytics queries, and completing browser-based ordering or form tasks.
The service supports connectors for Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slack, GitHub, Notion, HubSpot, Salesforce, Attio, Linear, Mixpanel, Follow Up Boss, WhatsApp, and other services. It also supports MCP-compatible tools, while business plans can use custom connectors.
Who it helps
Runner is aimed at individuals and teams whose recurring work spans several business applications. It may fit sales and customer-success workflows involving CRM updates and follow-ups, administrative work involving email and meetings, and operations or analytics work involving documents, spreadsheets, queries, and browser-based systems. The browser product runs on modern browsers for Mac, Windows, and Linux, so no local installation is required for that version.
Notable capabilities
- Three permission modes are documented for each connector: read-only, approval mode, and trusted mode.
- Actions can be reviewed and are logged, providing a record of work performed through connected services.
- Runner supports concurrent tasks, recurring scheduled jobs, and multiple accounts for a service.
- Browser automation is included in the Pro and Ultra plans according to the FAQ.
- Business deployments can include VPC or on-premises setup, SSO, audit logs, and custom MCP connectors.
How it fits a workflow
A user connects the services needed for a task and chooses the permission level for each connector. Runner can then carry out work across those services, with approval controls available for actions that should not run fully autonomously. Recurring jobs can handle scheduled work, while concurrent tasks support multiple workflows at once. The publisher says Runner uses Anthropic foundation models, but describes Runner as a separate service.
Strengths and limits
Runner’s main practical strength is its focus on execution across existing business tools, including API-connected services and browser-based tasks. Permission modes, reviewable actions, and logs provide controls for managing what it can do. Its usefulness depends on the applications that can be connected and the permissions granted to them; tasks are performed through those connected services rather than in isolation. The browser product is cloud-based, while business customers can use documented VPC or on-premises deployment options.
Self-serve pricing listed by Runner starts at $19 per month for Lite, followed by Standard at $50, Pro at $100, Ultra at $200, Titan at $400, and Team at $1,000 per month. Plan features vary, so capabilities such as browser automation should be checked against the relevant plan.