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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.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Mozilla Firefox Yes 
Google Chrome No 
JavaScript Yes 

Integrations

Mozilla Firefox Yes 
Google Chrome Yes 
JavaScript No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

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/

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