Chrome for Lambda
Run headless Chrome on own your AWS account
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Description
Chromium for AWS Lambda allows you to run headless Chrome on your AWS account effortlessly. It provides optimized Chromium binaries for both ARM64 and x86_64 architectures, tested with Puppeteer and Playwright, ensuring seamless integration and easy installation.
How to use Chrome for Lambda?
To use Chromium for AWS Lambda, simply download the provided Lambda Layer or set the necessary environment variables for automatic installation. Then, integrate it with your Node.js application using Puppeteer or Playwright to run headless Chrome tasks.
Core features of Chrome for Lambda:
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Optimized Chromium binaries for AWS Lambda
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Supports both ARM64 and x86_64 architectures
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Easy installation via Lambda Layer or environment variables
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Tested with Puppeteer and Playwright
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No dependency hunting or tedious setup required
Why could be used Chrome for Lambda?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Running automated tests using headless Chrome | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Generating PDFs or screenshots of web pages | ✅ | |
| # 3 | Web scraping and data extraction from websites | ✅ | |
Who developed Chrome for Lambda?
Chromium for Lambda is developed by a dedicated team focused on providing reliable and optimized solutions for running headless Chrome on AWS Lambda, ensuring users have access to the latest features and support.