Can Node.js invoke Chrome?

Question

Is it possible for Node.js running on a desktop to spawn a Chrome Browser window? I would like to start a Chrome Browser providing the window size and location when Node.js rece

Answer 1

This can be done using open npm package.

app.listen(PORT, (err) => {
  if (err) console.log(err);
  else open(`http://localhost:${PORT}`, { app: "google chrome" });
});

We can specify any browser in second parameter with open function.