AUTOMATION2024
Router Management API Bot
Headless Browser Automation
DURATION
6 weeks
CLIENT:Personal Project
A RESTful API interface enabling programmatic control of home routers by automating web interactions through headless browsers when official APIs are unavailable.
Challenge
Reverse-engineering undocumented web interfaces while maintaining session persistence, handling dynamic element loading, and overcoming authentication dialogs.
Solution
Implemented a persistent Puppeteer instance with DOM interaction workflows, dialog handling, and session-based credential management for stateful operations.
Key Metrics
7+
Functions Automated
95%
Operation Success Rate
98%
Execution Time Reduction
Technologies Used
Node.jsPuppeteerExpressexpress-validatorSession Management
Key Results
Automated 7+ router management functions via API endpoints
Reduced complex operations from 5+ minutes to <10 seconds
Achieved 95% success rate across 50+ test operations
Implemented ethical credential handling with session encryption
Enabled headless operation for server deployment
Key Findings
Successfully automated 7+ critical router functions with 95% reliability. Requires monitoring for firmware UI changes but demonstrates stable operation between router updates.