browserbase/example-web-scraping

Browserbase Web Scraping Example

This repository contains examples of automating form submissions using Browserbase with different languages and frameworks. These examples accompany the Browserbase documentation on automating web scraping.

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/browserbase/example-web-scraping.git
   cd example-web-scraping

2. Choose your preferred language/framework:

   Python (Playwright)

   Navigate to the Python implementation:

   cd python

   Follow the setup instructions in python/README.md

   Node.js

   Navigate to the Node.js implementation:

   cd node

   Choose between two approaches:

   • Playwright: Traditional Playwright implementation with Browserbase
   • Stagehand: AI-powered automation using Browserbase's Stagehand

   Both examples are in TypeScript and demonstrate form automation with different approaches.

Environment Setup

Each implementation requires Browserbase credentials. Copy the appropriate .env.example file:

cp .env.example .env

Then fill in your credentials:

• BROWSERBASE_API_KEY: Your Browserbase API key
• BROWSERBASE_PROJECT_ID: Your Browserbase project ID