How to Download and Install Puppeteer for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Puppeteer is a powerful tool developed by the Chrome team that allows you to automate browsing activities in Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. In this article, we will guide you through the process of downloading and installing Puppeteer on your computer.

System Requirements

Before you start, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for running Puppeteer. Specifically, you need Node.js v8.9.0 or later installed on your computer. You can check your Node.js version by running `node -v` in the command line.

Downloading and Installing Puppeteer

To download and install Puppeteer, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer.

2. Run the following command to install Puppeteer: `npm i puppeteer-core`

3. Once the installation is complete, you can verify that Puppeteer is installed by running `puppeteer --version` in the command line.

Launching Microsoft Edge with Puppeteer

To launch Microsoft Edge using Puppeteer, you need to create an instance of the browser and then open a webpage. You can do this by using the following code:

```

const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');

(async () => {

const browser = await puppeteer.launch();

const page = await browser.newPage();

await page.goto('https://www.example.com');

})();

```

This code launches Microsoft Edge, opens a new tab, and navigates to the specified webpage.

Configuring Puppeteer

By default, Puppeteer launches headless browsers, which means they do not display a user interface. If you want to run full (non-headless) Microsoft Edge, you can configure Puppeteer to do so by setting the `headless` option to `false` when launching the browser:

```

const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');

(async () => {

const browser = await puppeteer.launch({ headless: false });

const page = await browser.newPage();

await page.goto('https://www.example.com');

})();

```

Puppeteer is a powerful tool that allows you to automate browsing activities in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to download and install Puppeteer on your computer and start using it to automate tasks.

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