Local browser instance and profile selection

[hrithikkoduri]

Local Chrome Browser Instance

This pull request introduces several key updates and improvements across multiple files, primarily aimed at enhancing browser automation functionality within the backend application. The changes streamline browser setup, improve maintainability, and introduce a new modular browser handling approach.

Key Changes

1️⃣ Updated .gitignore

• Added new ignored files (screenshot.jpg) to prevent unnecessary tracking of generated outputs.

2️⃣ Refactored Browser Setup in backend/app/init.py

• Removed setup_browser_2, consolidating the browser setup under setup_browser.
• This helps simplify imports and maintain a cleaner API.

3️⃣ Enhancements in backend/app/main.py

• Refactored /setup-browser endpoint function:
• Renamed it to setup_browser_endpoint for clarity.
• Removed setup_browser_2 and streamlined handling of Google-specific requests.
• Improved session cleanup before initializing new browser instances.

4️⃣ Major Cleanup in backend/app/webrover.py

• Removed setup_browser_2 in favor of the new WebRoverBrowser class.
• Simplified browser automation by delegating browser initialization to webrover_browser.py.
• Reduced unnecessary browser options, making automation more efficient and human-like.

5️⃣ New Browser Handling Module: backend/app/webrover_browser.py

• Introduced a new class WebRoverBrowser that:
• Manages Chrome connections via remote debugging.
• Supports profile persistence, proxy settings, and anti-detection measures.
• Implements optimized page loading (blocking ads, analytics scripts, etc.).
• Includes retry mechanisms for better stability.

Impact & Benefits

✅ Code Simplification: Removes redundant browser functions (setup_browser_2) and consolidates logic.
✅ Enhanced Browser Control: Introduces a dedicated WebRoverBrowser class for better automation & debugging.
✅ More Reliable API Calls: Improves error handling and streamlines browser session management.
✅ Improved Performance: Blocks unnecessary resources (images, analytics) for faster browsing.

[hrithikkoduri]

Addressed PR #9

[hrithikkoduri]

@govindsinghrawat Can you please test this on you end too?

[govindsinghrawat]

@govindsinghrawat Can you please test this on you end too?

LGTM @hrithikkoduri