Browser Automation
Controlling a web browser through code instead of manual clicks, letting scripts navigate pages, fill forms, and extract data automatically.
Full Definition
Browser automation is the practice of driving a real or headless web browser programmatically using a framework or library. The browser executes JavaScript, renders the full DOM, handles cookies and sessions, and behaves exactly as a human user's browser would — making it effective against sites that require JS execution. Common frameworks include Playwright (Microsoft), Puppeteer (Google), and Selenium (open standard). Browser automation is slower and more resource-intensive than direct HTTP requests, but it is the only reliable approach for highly dynamic, SPA-based, or heavily protected websites. Pairing browser automation with residential proxies significantly reduces detection rates.
