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https://github.com/ascender1729/arxiv-astropdf-dl
A Selenium IDE script facilitating the automated retrieval of the most current Astrophysics research paper PDFs from the arXiv website.
https://github.com/ascender1729/arxiv-astropdf-dl
astrophysics automation browser-automation pdf-downloads research-tools scientific-literature selenium web-scraping
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A Selenium IDE script facilitating the automated retrieval of the most current Astrophysics research paper PDFs from the arXiv website.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/ascender1729/arxiv-astropdf-dl
- Owner: ascender1729
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-03-31T16:27:15.000Z (11 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-03-31T16:49:07.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-05-02T06:07:52.706Z (10 months ago)
- Topics: astrophysics, automation, browser-automation, pdf-downloads, research-tools, scientific-literature, selenium, web-scraping
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- Size: 12.7 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# arXiv-AstroPDF-DL
Developed as part of a technical assessment, arXiv-AstroPDF-DL is a Selenium IDE script that automates the downloading of the latest Astrophysics PDF from the [arXiv](https://arxiv.org/) repository. It demonstrates the use of browser automation to facilitate quick access to new scientific publications.
## Table of Contents
- [Features](#features)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Setup and Installation](#setup-and-installation)
- [Clone the Repository](#clone-the-repository)
- [Browser Setup](#browser-setup)
- [Running the Script](#running-the-script)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)
## Features
- **Automated PDF Downloads**: Automatically fetches and downloads the latest Astrophysics PDF from the arXiv repository.
- **Ease of Use**: User-friendly script designed for simplicity and ease of use.
## Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have the following:
- A web browser (Firefox or Chrome recommended).
- Selenium IDE extension for your web browser.
- [Git](https://git-scm.com/) installed for cloning the repository.
## Setup and Installation
### Clone the Repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/ascender1729/arXiv-AstroPDF-DL.git
cd arXiv-AstroPDF-DL
```
### Browser Setup
Ensure Selenium IDE is installed in your browser and set the browser to automatically download PDFs without confirmation.
### Running the Script
For running through Selenium IDE:
1. Launch the Selenium IDE.
2. Import the `.side` project file.
3. Execute the test.
For running through Selenium Side Runner:
```bash
selenium-side-runner -c "browserName=chrome" "SPICE-IN Lens - Technical Assessment.side"
```
## Usage
To download the latest Astrophysics PDF from arXiv:
- Open the script with Selenium IDE.
- Run the script and the download should start automatically.
## Troubleshooting
If the script does not perform as expected:
- Check that the Selenium IDE is correctly installed and configured.
- Ensure that the browser settings allow for automatic downloading of PDF files.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! To contribute:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`).
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`).
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`).
5. Open a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Contact
Pavan Kumar - [email protected]
GitHub Profile: [@ascender1729](https://github.com/ascender1729)
Project Link: [arXiv-AstroPDF-DL](https://github.com/ascender1729/arXiv-AstroPDF-DL)