Research Utility

Open all the firefox browser given in csv files

Important Warning

• This script automatically opens multiple browser tabs to access URLs, which may trigger robot detection mechanisms on websites.
• Use responsibly; the repository owner is not liable for any issues resulting from misuse or automated detection by websites.

Instructions for Using the Script

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following:

1. Python: Version 3.7 or higher installed on your system. You can download it from python.org.
2. Mozilla Firefox: Download and install it from Mozilla Firefox.
3. Geckodriver: Download the Geckodriver that matches your Firefox version from Geckodriver Releases.
   • Windows: Download the .zip file and extract it.
   • Mac/Linux: Download the .tar.gz file and extract it.
4. CSV File: Prepare a CSV file named Key_Contributions_with_URLs.csv with the following structure:

Title	URL
Paper 1	https://example.com/paper1.pdf
Paper 2	https://example.com/paper2.pdf
Paper 3	https://example.com/paper3.pdf

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Step 1: Setting Up the Environment

Windows:

1. Move the extracted geckodriver.exe to a folder like C:\geckodriver.
2. Add this folder to your system PATH:
   • Right-click on This PC > Properties.
   • Select Advanced System Settings > Environment Variables.
   • Under System Variables, find Path and click Edit.
   • Add the path to the folder (e.g., C:\geckodriver).
   • Click OK to save changes.

Mac/Linux:

1. Move the extracted geckodriver to /usr/local/bin:

   sudo mv geckodriver /usr/local/bin/

2. Make it executable:

   chmod +x /usr/local/bin/geckodriver

Common Steps:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv

3. Activate the virtual environment:
   • Windows:

     venv\Scripts\activate

   • Mac/Linux:

     source venv/bin/activate

4. Install required libraries:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

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Step 2: Running the Script

1. Place the Key_Contributions_with_URLs.csv file in the same directory as the script.
2. Update the firefox_driver_path in the script to the full path of Geckodriver.
3. Run the script:

   python firefox_browser_opener.py

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What the Script Does

1. Reads the Key_Contributions_with_URLs.csv file.
2. Validates the structure of the file.
3. Opens each URL in a new tab in Firefox.
4. Prints the title and URL being accessed.
5. Waits briefly before moving to the next URL.

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Troubleshooting

• Error: Geckodriver not found: Ensure Geckodriver is in your system PATH or update the firefox_driver_path variable in the script.
• CSV File Errors: Ensure the file contains Title and URL columns and is properly formatted.
• Robot Detection: If the website blocks access, try reducing the number of tabs opened or increase the delay between actions.

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Final Notes

• This script is designed for educational purposes and research workflows. Use it responsibly.
• Always ensure compliance with website terms of use when automating access.