Is there a way to get python scripts working on ubuntu server?

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my problem is, that I wrote some python scripts, which are working fine. Now I have to get them to work on an ubuntu server. The problem is, that I need to use the chromedriver (selenium) and ofc there cant be an open browser at the server. So is there a way to use selenium with a server?

Any packages you've installed locally for your scripts to work, should be also installed on the server. — 0buz
– 0buz, Commented Feb 28, 2020 at 15:10
But the script needs a file on the clients desktop. The chromedriver, the chromedriver cant work on a server? — LittleDuck19
– LittleDuck19, Commented Feb 28, 2020 at 15:11

Rahul Ravindran · Accepted Answer · 2020-02-28 15:11:30Z

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What you need is called 'Headless' editions of a browser.

These headless browsers don't open up as a browser but run in the background for you to perform scripts on.

Try searching for Headless + 'The browser driver you use'

Here is a quick tutorial to get you started: https://medium.com/@pyzzled/running-headless-chrome-with-selenium-in-python-3f42d1f5ff1d

answered Feb 28, 2020 at 15:11

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