Hey everyone,
I’m trying to get Puppeteer running on my Amazon EC2 instance for web scraping. I’m a bit confused about the setup process. Do I need to install both Puppeteer and Chromium separately on every EC2 machine I plan to use for scraping? Or is there a simpler way to set this up across multiple instances?
I’m new to using Puppeteer in a cloud environment, so any advice on best practices for installation and configuration would be super helpful. Thanks in advance for your insights!
hey there! I’ve used puppeteer on ec2 before. you don’t need to install chromium separately - puppeteer downloads it automatically when you npm install. just make sure node.js is on your ec2 instance first.
for multiple instances, look into docker - makes deployment way easier across machines. good luck with your scraping project!
I’ve worked with Puppeteer on EC2 before and learned a few things along the way.
When you install Puppeteer, it automatically downloads a compatible version of Chromium as long as Node.js is set up on the instance. For scaling to multiple machines, Docker can simplify deployment by packaging Node.js, Puppeteer, and all necessary dependencies into a single image.
Also, ensure your instances have adequate CPU and RAM because Puppeteer can be resource-intensive. Good luck with your web scraping setup!
Setting up Puppeteer on EC2 can be straightforward once you understand the basics. You don’t need to install Chromium separately - Puppeteer handles that for you during installation. Just make sure Node.js is set up on your EC2 instance first.
For multiple instances, consider using Docker. It simplifies deployment by packaging everything into a single image. This approach ensures consistency across your EC2 fleet and saves time on setup.
Remember to allocate sufficient resources (CPU and RAM) for your instances, as Puppeteer can be demanding for intensive scraping tasks. Also, consider automated deployment tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to streamline the setup process across multiple machines.
Good luck with your project!