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How to GET Supported Browsers in HyperExecute via API

The Browser List API is a service provided by HyperExecute. It allows users to programmatically retrieve a list of all supported browsers and their versions on the HyperExecute platform. This information can be useful for compatibility checks and ensuring your web applications work across various browsers.

It will provide you the details like:

  • platform name
  • browsers name and versions
  • resolutions

API Endpoint and Authorization​

The Endpoint for the Browser List API is:

https://api.hyperexecute.cloud/v2.0/browsers
Request Type : GET 
Authorization: Basic

Request​

The Browser List API supports a simple HTTP GET request to fetch the list of supported browsers

https://api.hyperexecute.cloud/v2.0/browsers

Sample Response​

The response will be in JSON format, containing an array of objects representing each supported browser along with its versions.

{
    "message": "",
    "platforms": {
        "desktop": [
            {
                "platform": "ubuntu 20",
                "browsers": [
                    {
                        "name": "Chrome",
                        "version": "99.0"
                    },
                    
                    {
                        "name": "Firefox",
                        "version": "99.0"
                    },
                    
                    {
                        "name": "MicrosoftEdge",
                        "version": "canary"
                    },
                    
                    {
                        "name": "Opera",
                        "version": "85.0"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "Chrome",
                        "version": "latest"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "Firefox",
                        "version": "latest"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "MicrosoftEdge",
                        "version": "latest"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "Opera",
                        "version": "latest"
                    }
                ],
                "resolutions": [
                    "1024x768",
                    "1280x800",
                    "1280x1024",
                    "1366x768",
                    "1440x900",
                    "1680x1050",
                    "1600x1200",
                    "1920x1200",
                    "1920x1080",
                    "2048x1536",
                    "2560x1440",
                    "1280x960"
                ]
            },
        ]
    },
    "status": 200
}

Params​

{
 "platform": “windows 10” #optional
 "stable":  true  #if passed we will return only stable version of browsers
}

Sample Response​

The response will be in JSON format, containing an array of objects representing each supported browser in windows 10 only along with its versions.

{
   "message": "",
   "platforms": {
       "desktop": [
           {
               "platform": "Windows 10",
               "browsers": [
                    {
                       "name": "Firefox",
                       "version": "99.0"
                    },               
                    {
                       "name": "Firefox",
                       "version": "100.0"
                    },
                    {
                       "name": "Firefox",
                       "version": "latest"
                    }
                ],
                "resolutions": [
                    "1024x768",
                    "1280x800",
                    "1280x1024",
                    "1366x768",
                    "1440x900",
                    "1680x1050",
                    "1600x1200",
                    "1920x1200",
                    "1920x1080",
                    "2048x1536",
                    "2560x1440"
                ]
            }
        ]
    },
   "status": 200
}

cURL Command​

You can also use the curl command to trigger the following api:

curl --location --request GET 'https://api-hyperexecute.lambdatest.com/sentinel/v2.0/browsers'

Conclusion​

The Browser List API simplifies the process of obtaining a comprehensive list of supported browsers and their versions on the HyperExecute platform. By using this information, you can ensure that your web applications are compatible across a wide range of browsers, leading to a better user experience for your audience.

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