slimerjs
A scriptable browser based on Firefox's Gecko engine, compatible with PhantomJS API for web automation and testing.
What is slimerjs?
SlimerJS is a scriptable browser tool that allows developers to control and automate web pages using external JavaScript scripts. It is designed as an alternative to PhantomJS, but based on Firefox's Gecko engine instead of WebKit, enabling tasks like functional testing, page automation, and screen capture. The project focuses on maintaining high compatibility with PhantomJS's API, making it easy to migrate existing scripts.
Developers and testers who need a headless browser for automation, testing, or web scraping, especially those already using PhantomJS or requiring Gecko engine compatibility.
SlimerJS offers a Gecko-based alternative to PhantomJS with near-identical API compatibility, allowing seamless migration of scripts and tools like CasperJS, while providing additional features and headless operation with Firefox.
Overview
A scriptable browser like PhantomJS, based on Firefox
Use Cases
Best For
- Running existing PhantomJS scripts on a Gecko engine
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