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Quantified Commit Activity Over 30 Days

Developer	Avatar	Branches	PRs	Commits	Files	Changes
release-please[bot]		4	9/6/2	49	2360	194979
Nikolay Vitkov		2	35/37/0	42	409	7932
Alex Rudenko		6	33/34/1	41	154	5769
dependabot[bot]		4	26/14/9	17	17	4895
Matthias Rohmer		1	1/1/0	2	5	208
minggeorgelei		1	1/1/0	1	8	173
Pig Fang		1	1/1/0	1	6	141
Darío Kondratiuk		1	2/3/0	3	4	58
browser-automation-bot		1	8/6/2	6	3	46
Julian Descottes		1	5/2/0	2	4	14
Joseph Vargas		1	1/1/0	1	1	3
Jack P		1	1/1/0	1	1	2
None (camfung)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
Paul Milbank (paulmilbank)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
Izaak Schroeder (izaakschroeder)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0

_{PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period}

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Recent GitHub Issues Activity

_{Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.}

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Recent Activity Analysis

The Puppeteer project has seen significant recent activity, with a total of 259 open issues. Among these, several critical bugs and feature requests have emerged, indicating ongoing development and user engagement. Notably, issues related to PDF generation, browser context management, and WebSocket handling have been frequently reported, suggesting that users are actively pushing the boundaries of Puppeteer's capabilities.

A recurring theme in the issues is the interaction between Puppeteer and various web technologies, including service workers, WebSockets, and dynamic content loading. This highlights the complexity of modern web applications and the challenges faced by automation tools in adapting to these environments.

Issue Details

Most Recently Created and Updated Issues

1. Issue #12979: [Bug]: Failed to launch the browser process

   • Priority: Bug
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Updated: 1 day ago

2. Issue #12968: [Bug]: Puppeteer Script Fails in CI Pipeline but Works Locally

   • Priority: Bug
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 2 days ago
   • Updated: 1 day ago

3. Issue #12967: [Feature]: Ability to share cache between browser context

   • Priority: Feature
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Updated: 3 days ago

4. Issue #12964: [Feature]: Select Shadowroot as if it is child node?

   • Priority: Feature, needs-feedback
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 4 days ago
   • Updated: 4 days ago

5. Issue #12960: [Feature]: Add Ignore SSL Warnings and Disable Web Security for FireFox browser

   • Priority: Feature, P3
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 5 days ago
   • Updated: 1 day ago

6. Issue #12958: [Bug]: Protocol error (Runtime.callFunctionOn): Argument should belong to the same JavaScript world as target object

   • Priority: Bug, needs-feedback, not-reproducible
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 5 days ago
   • Updated: 5 days ago

7. Issue #12933: [Bug]: Firefox does not save the preferences if you set the option userDataDir

   • Priority: Bug, upstream, confirmed, P3, firefox
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 9 days ago
   • Updated: 6 days ago

8. Issue #12929: [Bug]: ProtocolError: NS_BINDING_ABORTED on navigation in Firefox

   • Priority: Bug, upstream, confirmed, bidi, P2, firefox
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 10 days ago
   • Updated: 2 days ago

9. Issue #12925: [Bug]: not creating the browser

   • Priority: Bug, needs-feedback, not-reproducible
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 11 days ago
   • Updated: 11 days ago

10. Issue #12921: Puppeteer v24

    • Priority: Feature request
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 12 days ago
    • Updated: 8 days ago

Analysis of Notable Issues

• The issue regarding failed browser launches (#12979) indicates potential compatibility or configuration problems that could affect users' ability to utilize Puppeteer effectively.
• The CI pipeline failure (#12968) suggests that there may be environment-specific issues affecting automated testing setups.
• The feature requests related to cache sharing (#12967) and shadow DOM selection (#12964) reflect user needs for more advanced manipulation capabilities within Puppeteer.
• The ongoing discussions about Firefox compatibility (#12933) and protocol errors (#12929) indicate that cross-browser support remains a critical area for development.

Overall, these issues highlight both the active engagement of the Puppeteer community and the evolving challenges posed by modern web technologies.

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Overview

The analysis of the pull requests (PRs) for the Puppeteer project reveals a total of 20 open PRs, with a focus on improvements, bug fixes, and updates to dependencies. The recent activity indicates a strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing the library's functionality.

Summary of Pull Requests

1. PR #12981: build: abort clean.mjs if not in a git repository
   Created 1 day ago. This PR addresses error logging when running Puppeteer tests outside a git repository by simplifying the exit process. It aims to reduce unnecessary error messages.

2. PR #12980: ci: add cache to job
   Created 1 day ago. This PR introduces caching mechanisms in CI jobs to improve build efficiency, which is crucial for large projects like Puppeteer.

3. PR #12976: chore: release main
   Created 1 day ago. This automated release PR updates the Puppeteer version to 23.1.1, reflecting recent changes and improvements.

4. PR #12971: chore(deps): Bump the all group with 2 updates
   Created 2 days ago. This PR updates dependencies related to GitHub Actions and CodeQL, ensuring that the project remains secure and up-to-date.

5. PR #12970: chore(deps): Bump the all group across 1 directory with 9 updates
   Created 2 days ago. This PR focuses on updating several Docusaurus packages in the website directory, enhancing documentation capabilities.

6. PR #12969: chore(deps-dev): Bump the dev-dependencies group across 1 directory with 15 updates
   Created 2 days ago. This PR updates multiple development dependencies, including TypeScript-related packages, improving development experience and code quality.

7. PR #12941: docs: add an example of an IIFE expression build down-compiled to ES5
   Created 8 days ago. This PR enhances documentation by providing an example of building an IIFE using Rollup, making it easier for users to understand usage scenarios.

8. PR #12938: chore(main): release ng-schematics 0.7.0
   Created 8 days ago. This PR marks a new release for ng-schematics, adding support for custom base URLs.

9. PR #12922: test: unskip a click test
   Created 11 days ago. This PR aims to re-enable a previously skipped test case, indicating progress in resolving related issues.

10. PR #12920: feat: implement browser-level cookies API
    Created 12 days ago (draft). This significant feature introduces a new API for managing browser-level cookies, enhancing Puppeteer's capabilities for web automation.

11. PR #12895: docs: update main example
    Created 14 days ago. This PR updates examples in documentation to reflect current best practices and usage patterns.

12. PR #12850: test: Sync expectations for Bug 1903060
    Created 22 days ago (draft). This PR aims to synchronize test expectations with Firefox's upcoming features.

13. PR #12776: chore: implement improved waitForNavigation
    Created 33 days ago (draft). This PR proposes enhancements to navigation handling in Puppeteer.

14. PR #12735: chore: expose quality variable
    Created 40 days ago (draft). This PR seeks to allow users to adjust video quality settings during screen recording.

15. PR #12580: feat: support --install-deps flag in browser CLI
    Created 68 days ago (draft). This feature aims to simplify dependency installation for Chrome on Debian/Ubuntu systems.

16. PR #12482: chore: set content test
    Created 90 days ago (draft). This draft PR appears to be focused on establishing content testing protocols.

17-20. Several older PRs exist that are either drafts or have been marked as stale, indicating ongoing discussions or pending resolutions regarding various features and bug fixes.

Analysis of Pull Requests

The current landscape of open pull requests for Puppeteer indicates active development with a clear focus on enhancing functionality and maintaining stability through regular updates and bug fixes. Notably, there is a significant emphasis on improving CI processes and dependency management—evident from multiple PRs aimed at updating packages and introducing caching strategies in CI jobs (#12980, #12971).

The introduction of new features such as the browser-level cookies API (#12920) and improvements in existing functionalities like waitForNavigation (#12776) demonstrate a commitment to evolving Puppeteer's capabilities in line with user needs and modern web standards.

Moreover, the presence of several documentation-related PRs (#12895, #12941) reflects an understanding that clear guidance is essential for user adoption and effective utilization of the library's features.

However, it is concerning that some older pull requests remain open or are marked as stale without resolution (#12580, #12482). These may indicate potential bottlenecks in the review process or shifts in project priorities that could affect overall project momentum if not addressed promptly.

Additionally, while there is robust activity surrounding dependency updates—particularly those related to TypeScript and testing frameworks—there is also a risk associated with frequent changes that could introduce instability if not adequately tested before merging into main branches.

In conclusion, while the current state of pull requests suggests a healthy level of engagement from contributors, it is crucial for maintainers to ensure timely reviews and merges of both new features and critical bug fixes to sustain Puppeteer's reputation as a reliable tool for browser automation tasks.

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Development Team and Recent Activity

Team Members and Recent Activities

1. Nikolay Vitkov (Lightning00Blade)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Fixed browser version getter and updated Firefox testing pin.
   • Implemented various CI improvements, including cache updates.
   • Collaborated with Alex Rudenko on features related to Firefox.
   • Made several documentation updates and bug fixes.
   • Collaborations: Worked closely with Alex Rudenko on multiple commits.

2. Alex Rudenko (OrKoN)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Contributed to enhancing type inference for selectors and added type tests.
   • Implemented browser-level cookies API.
   • Collaborated with Nikolay Vitkov on Firefox-related features and CI improvements.
   • Collaborations: Frequent co-authoring with Nikolay Vitkov.

3. dependabot[bot]

   • Recent Activity:
   • Automated dependency updates across various packages, including major updates for dev dependencies.
   • Collaborations: Minimal direct collaboration noted; primarily automated tasks.

4. browser-automation-bot

   • Recent Activity:
   • Managed browser version rollbacks for Chrome and Firefox.
   • Collaborations: Primarily focused on automated tasks without significant collaboration.

5. release-please[bot]

   • Recent Activity:
   • Generated versioned documentation and managed release processes.
   • Collaborations: Operates independently for release management.

6. g-plane (Pig Fang)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Improved type inference for selectors by adopting "typed-query-selector".
   • Collaborations: Worked alongside Alex Rudenko.

7. Darío Kondratiuk (kblok)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Enhanced test coverage for Firefox data handling.
   • Collaborations: Collaborated with Alex Rudenko on test improvements.

8. Matthias Rohmer (matthiasrohmer)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Updated documentation regarding Firefox compatibility and Bidi support.
   • Collaborations: Minimal direct collaboration noted.

9. Joseph Vargas (JosephTico)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Documented troubleshooting steps for specific OS compatibility issues.
   • Collaborations: Operates independently.

10. Julian Descottes (juliandescottes)

    • Recent Activity:
    • Addressed WebDriver-related issues and contributed to CI improvements.
    • Collaborations: Collaborated with Alex Rudenko on WebDriver enhancements.

11. Jack P (japerry911)

    • Recent Activity:
    • Fixed grammar issues in documentation.
    • Collaborations: Operates independently.

Patterns, Themes, and Conclusions

• The majority of recent activity is concentrated around Nikolay Vitkov and Alex Rudenko, indicating a strong collaborative dynamic between these two developers, particularly in enhancing Firefox support and improving CI processes.
• There is a consistent focus on updating dependencies, fixing bugs, and enhancing documentation, reflecting a commitment to maintaining the project's health and usability.
• The involvement of automation bots (dependabot, browser-automation-bot, release-please[bot]) highlights an efficient workflow in managing dependencies and releases, allowing human developers to focus on feature development and bug fixes.
• The project is actively addressing cross-browser compatibility issues, particularly with Firefox, which suggests a strategic direction towards broadening Puppeteer’s usability across different environments.
• Overall, the team demonstrates a robust approach to continuous integration and delivery practices, ensuring that the project remains up-to-date with the latest dependencies while also enhancing its core functionalities.