Puppeteer

The Puppeteer Node in Node Code Studio is a powerful tool that enables advanced browser automation and interaction through web commands. It requires a separate Puppeteer server setup, providing unique capabilities like automating web tasks, filling forms, scraping data, and taking screenshots. Additionally, it supports custom entry points for parameter injection, allowing dynamic command inputs.

How It Works

  • External Puppeteer Server: This node requires a separate Puppeteer server, which interacts with the browser for executing commands. Users need to set up and run this server locally.
  • Web Commands: The Puppeteer Node offers a wide range of browser-based actions, from filling out forms to navigating pages and extracting data.
  • Entry Points for Injection: Allows dynamic parameters (injection points) to be defined for commands, letting you input custom values at runtime.
  • Cache Settings: Provides caching options to store results and reuse them within a defined time frame, enhancing performance and minimizing repeated requests.

Using the Puppeteer Node

  1. Set up and run the Puppeteer Endpoint Server to enable browser automation.
  2. Drag the Puppeteer Node into your workflow and connect it to preceding nodes to receive any necessary input.
  3. Click Commands to add or configure specific Puppeteer commands. Each command can have its own parameters, which can be configured as entry points for dynamic inputs.
  4. Configure the Cache Settings to store results and specify the duration for which cached results are valid. This option can optimize performance by reducing repeated server requests.
  5. Run the workflow, and if any results are generated, view them by clicking View Results.

Example Commands

  • Navigation: Visit a specific URL or navigate through pages based on specified paths.
  • Form Interaction: Automatically fill out and submit forms, ideal for testing or automating repetitive tasks.
  • Data Extraction: Scrape data from pages, with options to handle text, images, or links.
  • Screenshot Capture: Take full-page or specific-element screenshots as needed.

The Puppeteer Node in Node Code Studio opens up new possibilities for automated web interactions, streamlining browser-based tasks directly within your workflow.