In the ever-expanding universe of coding, where the seriousness of programming meets the absurdity of repetitive tasks, I wanted to provided myself with a small challenge. So on jolly but cloudy morning, with some free time to spare I wrote this magical script to magically bypass a google form.
Let’s embark on a slightly whimsical, yet predominantly technical journey through its functionalities.
Chapter 1: The Genesis of Automation
Our tale begins with the noble purpose of the “AutoFill-GoogleForm-Proxy” script: to test Google Forms multiple times with different email addresses, while skilfully dodging IP-based detection by changing proxies. It’s like sending a horde of digital ninjas, each with a unique disguise, to test the fortitude of your digital fortress.
Chapter 2: The Art of Preparation
Before unleashing this army of form-fillers, one must perform two sacred rites:
- The Form’s URL Alteration: This is where we turn a mundane Google Form URL into a portal for automated responses by replacing ‘/viewform’ with ‘formResponse’. It’s like telling your GPS to take the scenic route, but for data.
- Unearthing Form Variables: A quest akin to finding hidden treasure, this involves delving into the Chrome developer tools to record and inspect network traffic during form submission. It’s like eavesdropping on data, but legally.
Chapter 3: The Proxy Masquerade
In certain quests, a hero must don a cloak of invisibility. In our script’s case, this cloak is made of proxies. By configuring proxy usage, the script can mimic submissions from various locations, much like a chameleon changing colors to blend in at a disco.
Chapter 4: The Grand Performance
With a flourish and a command (python GoogleForms.py), our script springs into action. But it’s no one-trick pony; it can modify its tactics with options such as viaProxy (to switch on the invisibility cloak), numberOfRequests (how many times it will bravely sally forth), and scrambled (choosing between a dignified name or an alias straight out of a spy novel).
Running the script
python GoogleForms.py| Variable name | Type | Default value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| viaProxy | Boolean | False | If not activated, form will be filled using the current IP. If True, the request will go via Proxy |
| numberOfRequests | Integer | 2 | The amount of times you want the request te be excuted. |
| scrambled | Boolean | False | If False, more ‘human’ names for generating the username will be used. If True, scrambled characters will be used. |
Chapter 5: The Proxy Waltz
By casting the spell python GoogleForms.py --viaProxy=True, the script calls upon a conga line of proxies from the mystical API realm of https://api.proxyscrape.com/v2/. It then proceeds to sashay through the digital landscape, submitting forms with the grace of a ballroom dancer.
Chapter 6: The Enchantment of Email Generation
Drawing inspiration from the secret grimoire (https://github.com/janvanwassenhove/EmailGeneration), our script becomes an alchemist of emails, creating addresses that could either pass for royal titles or sound like something a cat walked over on a keyboard.
Epilogue: The Legacy
As our journey reaches its end, we salute the AutoFill-GoogleForm-Proxy. It’s more than just a tool; it’s a beacon of hope for those who dread the monotony of form filling, a reminder that even in the most tedious tasks, there’s room for a little fun.
For those intrepid souls eager to delve into this adventure, the repository awaits on GitHub: AutoFill-GoogleForm-Proxy. May your coding ventures be as fruitful and amusing as this whimsical yet technically insightful journey!
I had my fun playing around with it and the cloudy morning quickly past away!