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Description
SlimerJS is a free, open-source browser that can be programmed for web development, enabling users to interact with web pages via external JavaScript scripts. This tool facilitates a variety of functions, including opening web pages, clicking on links, and altering content, which makes it advantageous for tasks like functional testing, automating page interactions, monitoring network activity, capturing screens, and scraping web data. In contrast to PhantomJS, SlimerJS utilizes Gecko, the rendering engine used by Mozilla Firefox, rather than WebKit, and it can function in both headless and non-headless modes. The APIs provided by SlimerJS bear similarities to those of PhantomJS, although there are notable differences in their functionalities. Despite these distinctions, most scripts designed for PhantomJS are currently compatible with SlimerJS, providing a seamless transition for developers looking to switch between the two. This versatility ultimately enhances the scripting experience for web developers.
Description
Weinre, pronounced similarly to "winery" or "weiner," stands for WEb INspector REmote and serves as a debugger for web pages, much like FireBug for Firefox and the web inspector for WebKit-based browsers, but it is specifically designed for remote debugging on mobile devices such as smartphones. Created during a time when no remote debuggers existed for mobile platforms, weinre has paved the way for more recent tools that some platforms now offer as part of their development suite. It utilizes the user interface code from WebKit's web inspector project, making it familiar to users who have experience with Safari's web inspector or Chrome's Developer Tools. Typically, the client application is launched in a desktop or laptop browser while the target web page is displayed on a mobile device, allowing for seamless debugging. Notably, weinre operates entirely through conventional JavaScript without relying on any native code within the browser environment, ensuring broad compatibility and ease of use. Its remote debugging capabilities have proven invaluable for developers working on web applications intended for mobile access, making it a vital tool in the web development landscape.
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Has API
API Access
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Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
SlimerJS
Country
United States
Website
slimerjs.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Apache Software Foundation
Country
United States
Website
people.apache.org/~pmuellr/weinre/docs/latest/