Hey everyone! I’ve been working on a cool project in Google Colab that combines web automation with AI. It’s pretty neat stuff.
I’m using Playwright to control a headless browser and the browser_use library to make things easier. The cool part is I’ve hooked it up to the Gemini model through LangChain. This lets the AI make decisions based on what it sees on web pages.
I’ve got it all running in Colab, which is super convenient. No need to set up a local environment or anything. The code handles API keys securely and uses async operations to keep things snappy.
Has anyone else tried something like this? I’d love to hear about your experiences or any tips you might have!
That’s an impressive project you’re working on, liamj! Combining web automation with AI in Colab is a powerful approach. I’ve experimented with similar setups, though I used Selenium instead of Playwright. One tip I’d suggest is to implement robust error handling, especially for network issues or when websites change their structure. Also, consider adding a caching layer to reduce API calls and improve performance. Have you thought about extending this to handle multiple tabs or windows simultaneously? That could open up some interesting possibilities for more complex tasks. Keep us updated on your progress!
I’ve been tinkering with a similar setup, and it’s fascinating to see how others approach it. One thing I found crucial was implementing a robust logging system. It helps tremendously when debugging complex interactions between the AI and web elements.
Have you considered incorporating visual recognition capabilities? I integrated computer vision models to help the AI ‘see’ and interact with graphical elements more effectively. It opened up a whole new dimension of possibilities, especially for sites with dynamic content.
Another aspect worth exploring is natural language processing for handling site content. It can significantly enhance the AI’s understanding of context and improve decision-making.
Lastly, I’d recommend looking into ethical considerations and respecting website ToS. It’s a complex area, but vital for responsible development. Keep pushing the boundaries, and don’t hesitate to share your findings!
wow that sounds awesome! i’ve played around with selenium but never tried playwright. how’s the performance? one thing to watch out for is rate limiting on websites - maybe add some randomized delays between actions. have u thought about using it for web scraping projects? could be really powerful for data collection.