I'm trying to automate a Netflix-based video tool at work, and my workflow is just too manual. I've created a small Electron app that can control two Chrome windows with video players—like playing, pausing, and syncing video. It works beautifully on macOS thanks to using AppleScript to run JavaScript directly in the Chrome windows, but now I need similar functionality on Windows.
I want to automatically execute JavaScript in active Chrome tabs without using a Chrome extension, the remote debugging port (9222), or tools like Puppeteer or WebDriver, since they trigger DRM errors on Netflix (M7361). I need this to be entirely invisible to Netflix, just like it operates on macOS.
I've tried using AutoHotkey, and while I can simulate a human-like action by opening DevTools and pasting code, it feels very fragile. Can anyone suggest a cleaner, more reliable way to run JavaScript in Chrome on Windows that won't cause DRM issues? Thanks for any help!
2 Answers
Have you thought about writing a custom browser extension? I know you want to avoid them, but it’s actually one of the smoothest ways to integrate JavaScript execution without triggering DRM issues. Just a suggestion!
You might try using a `javascript:` URI directly in the address bar. Hitting Ctrl+L focuses the address bar, and you can paste your JavaScript there. It's a neat hack that avoids more complex setups! Check out MDN for more info on that approach.
I agree! A custom extension gives you a lot more control and could save you a lot of hassle in the long run.