Automating Firefox using Perl

Automation is essential for modern web development, testing, and data extraction. The Firefox::Marionette Perl module simplifies the automation of Firefox using the Marionette protocol. This blog post demonstrates how to use Firefox::Marionette for essential tasks like navigating web pages, interacting with web elements, handling alerts, and managing cookies. We’ll start with an example script and then explore more advanced functionalities.

Installing Firefox::Marionette

Before diving into the examples, ensure you have the module installed:

cpan install Firefox::Marionette

Or use cpanm:

cpanm Firefox::Marionette

Additionally, ensure Marionette is enabled in Firefox by starting it with the -marionette flag:

firefox -marionette

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