Change Firefox Proxy settings from Python

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Is there are way to change the Firefox Proxy settings from a Python script?

why exactly do you wish to do this?

ewanm89
– ewanm89

2010-11-15 00:56:47 +00:00
Commented Nov 15, 2010 at 0:56 — ewanm89
– ewanm89, Commented Nov 15, 2010 at 0:56
It is for a program I'm working on.

Zac Brown
– Zac Brown

2010-11-15 01:39:18 +00:00
Commented Nov 15, 2010 at 1:39 — Zac Brown
– Zac Brown, Commented Nov 15, 2010 at 1:39

Jim Brissom · Accepted Answer · 2010-11-15 00:53:27Z

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Yes, you can edit the settings saved in the prefs.js file in the Firefox profile directory. Firefox has to be restarted for the settings to take effect, though.

This article details where the profile is stored, depending on the operating system: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/profiles

answered Nov 15, 2010 at 0:53

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Zac Brown Over a year ago

PERFECT! Know of anything like this for Chrome, Safari or Netscape?

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