Puppeteer Stays Focused: Automation Limitations
Puppeteer stays focused on its original task even if you switch tabs or navigate away from the page. To automate switching tabs, program it explicitly. Don't manually interfere with Puppeteer's control.
When using Puppeteer with headless: false, you can see the Chromium browser and interact with it manually. But here’s the catch: Puppeteer doesn’t follow your clicks. If you switch tabs or navigate away from the page Puppeteer is controlling, it stays focused on its original task. How Puppeteer Works Puppeteer controls a specific tab (page instance) in the browser. It doesn’t automatically switch tabs or follow manual navigation. If you manually switch to another tab (e.g., "Finished" or "Bids"), Puppeteer continues working on the original tab. What You Need to Know Puppeteer Stays Focused: It...