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Selenium Gecko Driver
Proxy for using W3C WebDriver-compatible clients to interact with Gecko-based browsers.
Version 0.37.1 · by Mozilla
Official site: github.com
About Selenium Gecko Driver
Proxy for using W3C WebDriver-compatible clients to interact with Gecko-based browsers.
This program provides the HTTP API described by the WebDriver protocol (http://w3c.github.io/webdriver/webdriver-spec.html#protocol) to communicate with Gecko browsers, such as Firefox.
It translates calls into the Marionette (https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/QA/Marionette) automation protocol by acting as a proxy between the local- and remote ends.
geckodriver.exe file is located in `«Get-ToolsLocation»/selenium` directory (on default installations this will be `C:\tools\selenium`).
### Package Parameters
The following package parameters can be set:
* `/SkipShim` - informs that the shim file should not be generated
To pass parameters, use `--params "''"` (e.g. `choco install selenium-gecko-driver [other options] --params="'/SkipShim'"`).
### Notes
- **If the package is out of date please check [Version History](#versionhistory) for the latest submitted version. If you have a question, please ask it in [Chocolatey Community Package Discussions](https://github.com/chocolatey-community/chocolatey-packages/discussions) or raise an issue on the [Chocolatey Community Packages Repository](https://github.com/chocolatey-community/chocolatey-packages/issues) if you have problems with the package. Disqus comments will generally not be responded to.**.
How to install Selenium Gecko Driver
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install selenium-gecko-driver
- Open Selenium Gecko Driver once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Selenium Gecko Driver free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where Selenium Gecko Driver is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Selenium Gecko Driver?
The version listed here is 0.37.1, published /Date(1784. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Selenium Gecko Driver from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install selenium-gecko-driver. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Selenium Gecko Driver safe?
Selenium Gecko Driver downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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