SOP Generator

How to use an SOP generator to automatically document your processes

Clear and effective standard operating procedures (SOPs) are important for documentation, training, answering questions and overall getting stuff done.

But the manual process of creating them is time-consuming and tedious.

Instead of creating them yourself, Scribe, an AI-powered SOP generator can do it for you: Scribe transforms the way you develop and share how-to guides with just a few clicks.

Why an SOP generator is better than manually creating how-to guides:

1. Break it down into manageable steps

‍It’s important to make your documentation as clear as possible so that it is easy for everyone to understand.

The best way to do this is to document the process exactly how it's done.

Scribe takes out the guesswork by following along and documenting exactly what you do while you do it, so that your SOPs match your workflow.

2. Prioritize consistency & standardization

To make sure that your standard operating procedures are clear, standardize the format. This means that the title, language, and visuals should be consistent between and within each SOP.

Each Scribe is auto-generated with a standard layout that you can customize to fit your needs. To make sure that your SOPs are searchable and shareable, Scribe uses ChatGPT to auto-generate a unique title for each SOP you generate based on your clicks and key presses.

3. Encourage feedback & continuous improvement

One of the best practices for creating SOPs and training documentation is to include the people who actually use them.

Encouraging feedback from team members and making adjustments based on their experiences will ensure that your documentation stays relevant and accurate. Scribe’s built-in feedback features allow your teammates to comment and react to your Scribes, making sure that you never miss any critical feedback.

Getting started with Scribe’s AI-powered SOP generator

Step 1: Record your process

Once you’ve installed Scribe, navigate to the process that you want to document and click on the Scribe icon in your Chrome toolbar.

Open the Scribe extension to record your process and generate an SOP — Open the Scribe extension to record your process

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Then, click "Start Capture". This will start the recording process, and Scribe will automatically capture screenshots and text as you navigate through the process.

Click "Start Capture" to capture your process and generate an SOP

Step 2: Stop the Capture

Once you’re done with your process, click "Stop Capture". This will stop the Scribe recording and auto-generate your SOP.

Click "stop capture" and Scribe — Click "Stop Capture" to generate your SOP

Step 3: Edit and customize your SOP

Once you've finished the process, Scribe will auto-generate a step-by-step guide for you based on the screenshots and text it captured.

Review the guide to ensure that it accurately reflects the process, and edit it as needed to add additional information or clarify any steps. You can customize your guide by adding tips and tricks, updating steps, and annotating screenshots.

You can also combine multiple guides with text and video in Pages.

Step 4: Share with your team

You can share your guide with your team by adding them to your Scribe workspace, sharing the guide via a link, or embedding it in your documentation.

You can also export your guide to PDF, HTML, or Markdown.

With Scribe, you can quickly and easily create detailed SOPs that will help you streamline your processes and improve your team's productivity.

SOP generators share function includes links and export — Share your SOPs with a few clicks