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Introduction

Scripted browsers emulate a custom user experience by scripting browsers that navigate your website, take specific actions, and ensure specific elements are present. Playwright is the underlying technology that drives scripted monitors. Each time your script runs, Boltic creates a fully virtualized Playwright-driven Chrome, Firefox, Webkit browser that navigates your website and follows each script step. Synthetic monitoring includes an IDE-style script editor that suggests functions, locators, and other elements to simplify scripting.

FAQs​

Can I write my own scripts?​

  • Yes, you can write your own scripts to monitor your website. You can use the IDE-style script editor to write scripts that simulate user interactions on your website.

How can I monitor complex user journeys?​

  • You can monitor complex user journeys by writing scripts that simulate user interactions on your website. You can use the IDE-style script editor to write scripts that navigate your website, take specific actions, and ensure specific elements are present.

How do I know if my website is functioning correctly?​

  • You can monitor your website by writing scripts that simulate user interactions on your website. You can use the IDE-style script editor to write scripts that navigate your website, take specific actions, and ensure specific elements are present.

Can I monitor my website from different locations?​

  • Yes, you can monitor your website from different locations by selecting the desired location when creating a scripted monitor.

How do I receive alerts if my website is down?​

  • You can receive alerts if your website is down by setting up alerting rules in the scripted monitor settings. You can configure alerts to be sent via email, SMS, or other channels. This is powered by Boltic Workflows.

Which browsers are supported for scripted monitors?​

  • Scripted monitors support Chrome, Firefox, and Webkit browsers. You can select the desired browser when creating a scripted monitor.

Can I run my scripts on mobile devices?​

  • Yes, you can run your scripts on mobile devices by selecting the desired device type when creating a scripted monitor.

How do I view the results of my scripted monitor?​

  • You can view the results of your scripted monitor in the Boltic console. The results include detailed logs, screenshots, and performance metrics.

Can I schedule my scripts to run at specific intervals?​

  • Yes, you can schedule your scripts to run at specific intervals by setting up a monitoring schedule in the scripted monitor settings.

How do I debug my scripts?​

  • You can debug your scripts by using the built-in validation tools in the IDE-style script editor. The validation tools help you identify and fix issues in your scripts.