Project Title

docker-selenium — A streamlined solution for running Selenium Grid with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge using Docker

Overview

docker-selenium is an open-source project that simplifies the process of setting up Selenium Grid for browser automation at scale. It leverages Docker to provide a containerized environment for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers, making it easier for developers to manage and scale their browser automation tests. This project stands out for its ease of use and the ability to quickly deploy a robust browser automation infrastructure.

Key Features

Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers in a Dockerized Selenium Grid environment
Provides Docker images with various tags for simplified usage
Integrates with Kubernetes using Helm Chart for easy deployment
Offers nightly builds and images for development and beta channel browsers

Use Cases

Automating browser-based tests for web applications
Scaling browser automation tests across multiple environments
Managing browser compatibility testing for different web projects
Facilitating continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with browser tests

Advantages

Easy setup and management of Selenium Grid using Docker
Supports the latest browser versions and updates
Scalable architecture that can be integrated into Kubernetes
Community support and active development

Limitations / Considerations

Requires familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts
May have performance implications when running a large number of parallel tests
Dependency on external services like Docker Hub and Kubernetes for deployment

Selenium Grid: The original Selenium Grid project that docker-selenium is built upon, providing a more manual setup without the containerization benefits.
BrowserStack: A cloud-based browser testing platform that offers similar functionality but requires a subscription, differing from the open-source nature of docker-selenium.
Playwright: An open-source project for automating Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers, which focuses on a single language solution rather than a containerized multi-browser approach.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/SeleniumHQ/docker-selenium
Stars: 8,513
License: Apache License 2.0
Last Commit: 2025-10-06

📊 Project Information

Project Name: docker-selenium
GitHub URL: https://github.com/SeleniumHQ/docker-selenium
Programming Language: Shell
⭐ Stars: 8,513
🍴 Forks: 2,570
📅 Created: 2014-11-17
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-10-06

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