Get Started in 3 Easy Steps 🚀#

Ready to try the easy way to do web scraping and browser automation with Python? Let's get started:

1. Install Browserist Package#

Assuming that Python is already installed, execute this command in the terminal to install the Browserist package:

pip install browserist

2. Install Browser Driver#

Assuming that Chrome is already installed, you also need a driver that automates the Chrome browser:

pip install chromedriver

3. First Script#

You're now ready to go:

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from browserist import Browser

with Browser() as browser:
    browser.open.url("https://example.com")
    browser.wait.seconds(5)

Next Steps#

Find more tips for installation of Browserist or installation of other browser types.

Find more in-depth information in the user guide section.

For advanced users, learn how to optimise performance:

• Headless mode
• Disable images
• Run multiple browsers in parallel

Support the Project#

If you have already downloaded and tried the package – maybe even used it in a production environment – perhaps you would like to support its development?