16 July 2024 Leave a comment QA
When automating tests using Selenium with ChromeDriver, you might encounter a yellow notification under the URL bar that says “Chrome is being controlled by automated test software.” This guide will show you how to disable this notification using different programming languages and methods.
Solution for Java
To start, if you are using Java, adding the argument disable-infobars to your ChromeOptions can effectively disable this notification.
ChromeOptions options = new ChromeOptions();
options.addArguments("disable-infobars");
WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver(options);
This method is simple and has been proven to work effectively in many cases. However, be aware that using disable-infobars might suppress other useful information in the future.
Solution for Python
If you are using Python, you can achieve the same effect by adding the disable-infobars argument to your ChromeOptions as shown below:
from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.chrome.options import Options
chrome_options = Options()
chrome_options.add_argument("--disable-infobars")
browser = webdriver.Chrome(executable_path='path_to_chromedriver', chrome_options=chrome_options)
Alternative Approaches
Another solution is to use the excludeSwitches experimental option. This method is generally recommended to avoid suppressing other infobars:
ChromeOptions options = new ChromeOptions();
options.setExperimentalOption("excludeSwitches", Collections.singletonList("enable-automation"));
WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver(options);
Using Collections.singletonList instead of Arrays.asList ensures that you are passing a single argument to excludeSwitches, which is more efficient.
Additional Considerations
It’s important to note that disabling the infobar notification might suppress other useful information. Ensure that this change does not interfere with other testing functionalities in your project. For more detailed guidance, you can refer to our comprehensive documentation on running test batches.
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