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I’m developing an automated testing framework that uses Selenium (including headless Chrome) to test web applications. During test runs, I frequently encounter CAPTCHA challenges — mainly reCAPTCHA v2 and hCaptcha. These challenges repeatedly disrupt the automated navigation flow and cause the test pipeline to stall.
Environment & Context:
Testing framework: Selenium (Python)
Browser: Chrome (regular and headless)
CAPTCHA types: reCAPTCHA v2, hCaptcha
Application: Our own web app, where we can configure test keys
What I’ve attempted so far:
Changing user agents across test scenarios
Running Chrome with various test profiles
Adding typing delays and simulating mouse movement
Experimenting with browser extensions for automated workflows
Researching built-in Chrome automation capabilities
Goal for the testing pipeline:
To programmatically obtain CAPTCHA verification tokens and inject them into the DOM, allowing tests to proceed without manual input. I’m looking for reliable testing strategies — such as API-based verification, specialized test extensions, or best practices for deep Chrome integration.
Questions:
What practical methods exist for handling CAPTCHA in automated testing environments?
What is the most stable architecture for CAPTCHA verification in Chrome-based automation?
