Tutorials · Reviews · 4 min
Scribe SOP Tutorial: Create Your First SOP in 15 Minutes
By Best SOP Software editorial team ·
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How to: Create your first Scribe SOP · ~PT15M
- Install extension. Add Scribe by ScribeHow from the Chrome Web Store and pin the icon.
- Sign in. Sign in with Google or email — the free tier is enough to start.
- Capture. Click Start capture, perform the task normally, click Stop.
- Edit. Rename the title, rewrite step captions for intent, blur sensitive data.
- Share. Click Share and copy the URL or grab the auto-updating embed for your wiki.
TL;DR
- Total time from install to first published SOP: about 15 minutes.
- Install the Chrome extension, hit record, perform the task, edit, share.
- Scribe is reliable but browser-only on the free tier — use Haiku if you need desktop capture.
- For deeper analysis, see the Scribe review and Haiku vs Scribe comparison.
Before you start
- You need Chrome or Edge (Scribe is browser-only on free/Basic).
- You need the task you're documenting open in a tab.
- Blur any real customer data before recording, or plan to blur in edit.
Step 1: Install the extension
Open the Chrome Web Store, search 'Scribe by ScribeHow,' and click Add to Chrome. Pin the icon to your toolbar.
Step 2: Sign in
Click the pinned Scribe icon. Sign in with Google or email. The free tier gives you unlimited Scribes.
Step 3: Capture
Click the icon and hit 'Start capture.' Perform your task normally — Scribe captures every click, keystroke, and page change. Click the icon again and hit 'Stop.'
Step 4: Edit
Scribe drops you into the editor. Rename the auto-generated title. Rewrite each step for intent, not mechanics. Use the blur tool for any sensitive data.
Step 5: Share
Click 'Share' to publish. Copy the URL or embed the auto-updating iframe in your wiki. Done.
When to pick [Haiku](/reviews/haiku) instead
If your workflow spans desktop apps (Excel, Photoshop, Slack), or you want built-in audio narration, Haiku is a better fit at half the Pro price. See our Haiku vs Scribe comparison.
Key takeaways
FAQ
Is Scribe free?
Yes — the free tier supports unlimited browser-based Scribes. Desktop capture and branding require a paid plan.
Does Scribe work on Mac?
The extension works in Chrome/Edge on any OS. Native desktop capture requires a paid plan.
Can Scribe capture inside a desktop app?
Only on paid plans. If desktop is important, [Haiku](/reviews/haiku) includes it in the $12 Pro tier.
How does Scribe compare to Tango?
See our [Scribe vs Tango comparison](/compare/scribe-vs-tango).
Quick answers about Scribe
Buyer-intent questions this guide answers — optimised for AI search and voice results.
What is the short answer from this 4 min guide?
This is a 15-minute Scribe tutorial: install the Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store, sign in, click the Scribe icon and hit 'Start capture,' perform the task normally, click 'Stop,' rename the auto-generated title, tighten the step captions for intent, blur any sensitive data, then click 'Share' to publish. Tha
How much does Scribe cost?
Scribe starts at $0 (free) / $23 per seat / mo Pro. See our Scribe review and the pricing page for a full breakdown.
Is Scribe the right pick after reading this?
For ops teams that need to document dozens of workflows fast, yes — we rate it 4.6/5. If your priority is teams that need long-form policy documents, look at Scribe alternatives before deciding.
Scribe vs Haiku: which does this guide recommend?
Haiku scores higher (4.9 vs 4.6). See the head-to-head comparison for the full breakdown of price, features, and best-fit team size.
How long does it take to complete "Create your first Scribe SOP"?
Most teams complete this in an afternoon on the first pass, then refine over the next two weeks. The step-by-step HowTo above is optimised for the fastest path to a working v1.