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Description:
Browser for web automation and testing

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.9.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: automation testing scraping browser webdev qa

Install: brew install --cask fake

About:
fake is a browser designed specifically for web automation, scraping, and testing. It provides a robust platform for running automated scripts against web applications with high reliability. The tool is particularly valued for its ability to handle modern web complexities in automated workflows.

Key Features:

Advanced web automation capabilities
Built-in scraping and data extraction tools
Headless browser operation support
Integration with testing frameworks
JavaScript execution environment

Use Cases:

Automated web application testing and QA
Web scraping and data collection from dynamic sites
Automating repetitive web-based tasks and workflows

Alternatives:

Selenium – Open-source alternative with broader language support but more complex setup
Puppeteer – Node.js library for Chrome automation, requires more coding expertise
Playwright – Modern alternative with multi-browser support and auto-wait features

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