Golang HTTP Proxy Server

CefSharp is a .NET wrapper for the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) that allows you to embed a Chromium browser in your .NET applications. While CefSharp doesn't have a direct replacement for Selenium functions, you can use its own methods to interact with the browser and perform similar actions.

To find elements using XPath in CefSharp, you can use the GetElementById(), GetElementsByClassName(), GetElementsByTagName(), and GetElementsByAttribute() methods provided by the CEFBrowser and CefV8Handler classes.

Here's an example of how you can find elements using XPath in CefSharp:

First, install the CefSharp NuGet package in your project:

Install-Package CefSharp.Minimal

Use the following code to create a CefSharp browser and load a webpage:

using CefSharp.WinForms;
using System;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace CefSharpExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        [STAThread]
        public static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            CefSettings settings = new CefSettings();
            settings.BrowserSubprocessPath = "path/to/cef/browser_win32_x64.exe";
            settings.CefCommandLineArgs.Add("--disable-gpu");
            settings.CefCommandLineArgs.Add("--headless");
            Cef.Initialize(settings);

            Application.EnableVisualStyles();
            Application.SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(false);

            using (Form mainForm = new Form())
            {
                ChromiumWebBrowser browser = new ChromiumWebBrowser("https://www.example.com");
                mainForm.Controls.Add(browser);
                mainForm.Show();

                // Wait for the browser to initialize
                Application.DoEvents();

                // Load the JavaScript needed to interact with the browser
                browser.EvaluateScriptAsync("document.body.style.behavior = 'url(#default#homepage)'; document.body.style.expression = 'ieUseLinkHover=true';");

                // Wait for the page to load
                Application.DoEvents();

                // Add event handlers for navigation, loading, and error events
                browser.LoadingStateChanged += (sender, args) => { };
                browser.NavigationStateChanged += (sender, args) => { };
                browser.ErrorOccurred += (sender, args) => { };

                // Perform actions on the webpage using the browser object
                // ...

                // Close the browser when done
                browser.Dispose();
            }

            Cef.Shutdown();
        }
    }
}

To find elements using XPath, you can use the CefV8Handler class to execute JavaScript code that locates elements based on the XPath expression. Here's an example of how to find elements using XPath:

using System;
using CefSharp.WinForms;

namespace CefSharpXPathExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        [STAThread]
        public static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            CefSettings settings = new CefSettings();
            settings.BrowserSubprocessPath = "path/to/cef/browser_win32_x64.exe";
            settings.CefCommandLineArgs.Add("--disable-gpu");
            settings.CefCommandLineArgs.Add("--headless");
            Cef.Initialize(settings);

            Application.EnableVisualStyles();
            Application.SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(false);

            using (Form mainForm = new Form())
            {
                ChromiumWebBrowser browser = new ChromiumWebBrowser("https://www.example.com");
                mainForm.Controls.Add(browser);
                mainForm.Show();

                // Wait for the browser to initialize
                Application.DoEvents();

                // Load the JavaScript needed to interact with the browser
                browser.EvaluateScriptAsync("document.body.style.behavior = 'url(#default#homepage)'; document.body.style.expression = 'ieUseLinkHover=true';");

                // Wait for the page to load
                Application.DoEvents();

                // Execute JavaScript code to find elements using XPath
                browser.ExecuteScriptAsync("var xpath = arguments[0];" +
                                           "var result = document.evaluate(xpath, document, null, XPathResult.FIRST_ORDERED_NODE_TYPE, null);" +
                                           "return result.singleNodeValue;", "//*[@id='element-id']");

                // Perform actions on the webpage using the browser object
                // ...

                // Close the browser when done
                browser.Dispose();
            }

            Cef.Shutdown();
        }
    }
}

In this example, we use the ExecuteScriptAsync() method to execute JavaScript code that finds elements using the provided XPath expression. The JavaScript code uses the document.evaluate() method to find the first matched node based on the provided XPath expression.

Keep in mind that the CefSharp library is actively maintained and provides a wide range of features for interacting with the browser. You can find more information and examples in the CefSharp GitHub repository.

Setting up a proxy refers to the process of configuring a system or network to act as an intermediary between a client and a server, allowing for the routing of requests and responses through the proxy server. This can be done for various reasons, such as improving security, anonymity, or performance.

When a proxy is set up, the client sends its requests to the proxy server, which then forwards the requests to the appropriate server on behalf of the client. The proxy server can perform various tasks, such as caching, filtering, and authentication, before returning the response to the client.

There are different types of proxy servers, including HTTP, SOCKS, and Transparent proxies, each with its own set of features and use cases. Setting up a proxy can be done on various levels, such as on an individual computer, a local network, or a large-scale enterprise network.

To put a proxy on an emulator, you need to configure the proxy settings within the emulator itself. The process may vary depending on the emulator you are using. Here, I will provide instructions for the popular Android emulators:

BlueStacks:
- Open BlueStacks and sign in with your Google account.
- Click on the "three dots" (⠇) in the top right corner of the BlueStacks window.
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- In the Settings window, go to the "Networking" section.
- You will find the "Proxy settings" or "Network settings" option. Click on it.
- Enter the proxy server address, port, and select the proxy type (HTTP or HTTPS).
- Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Nox Player:
- Open Nox Player and sign in with your Google account.
- Click on the "gear icon" (⚙️) in the top right corner of the Nox Player window.
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- In the Settings window, go to the "Networking" section.
- You will find the "Proxy settings" or "Network settings" option. Click on it.
- Enter the proxy server address, port, and select the proxy type (HTTP or HTTPS).
- Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Please note that the steps and options may vary depending on the specific version of the emulator you are using.

An "open" proxy means one that is publicly available. It can be used by many network users at the same time. But because of this its bandwidth is also quite low, because the server simultaneously handles all requests through a single port.

In Android to disable the proxy, you need to go to "Settings", then - "Connection and sharing", then - to "VPN". And then just deactivate the item. Many phones also provide for automatic disabling of proxies and VPNs when the device is rebooted. That is, if the user is difficult to understand the settings of the gadget, then you can trivially restart it through a long press the lock button (forced reboot).