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How to Run Chrome.exe with Selenium in Debug Mode Using a Custom Profile

If you're working with Selenium and want to interact with a specific Chrome instance that has your bookmarks and personalized settings, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we will explore how to make Selenium start Chrome in debug mode using a custom user data directory. This will allow you to harness your existing Chrome setup while benefiting from Selenium's automation capabilities.

Understanding the Problem

You may want to initiate a Chrome session using Selenium to automate web tasks without losing your personalized settings. The common approach involves utilizing the remote debugging feature of Chrome. A common command to launch Chrome in this mode is:

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However, when trying to run this command from your Python code, you might encounter issues like:

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This indicates that Chrome can't access the specified directory when it's attempted to be launched through the code. Let's explore how to address this problem effectively.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Import Necessary Libraries

Start by importing the required modules:

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2. Configure Chrome Options

Instead of using os.system() to run the Chrome command, the correct way to set the parameters in your Selenium script is by using the Options class. Here's how:

Create an instance of Options, then add the necessary arguments to configure Chrome for debugging.

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3. Initialize the WebDriver

Next, you need to configure the ChromeDriver with the specified options:

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4. Perform Your Automation Tasks

You can now proceed with your automation tasks! Here's a quick example of how to access a website and perform a search:

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5. Full Working Code Example

Here is the complete code that incorporates all the steps we discussed:

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Important Note

It's crucial to add each argument separately using add_argument(). Combining them in the same parentheses can lead to issues, as you've experienced.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this blog, you can successfully launch Chrome in debug mode using your personalized profile through Selenium. This setup not only saves time but also lets you maintain your bookmarks and settings while automating tasks. Hopefully, this guide helps you avoid any potential pitfalls you may face along the way! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy coding!