{"id":180,"date":"2023-05-20T22:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T22:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mityjohn.com\/?p=180"},"modified":"2023-12-20T23:04:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T23:04:14","slug":"how-to-outsmart-google-forms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mityjohn.com\/?p=180","title":{"rendered":"How to Outsmart Google Forms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s embark on a slightly whimsical, yet predominantly technical journey through its functionalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 1: The Genesis of Automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 2: The Art of Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before unleashing this army of form-fillers, one must perform two sacred rites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The Form’s URL Alteration<\/strong>: This is where we turn a mundane Google Form URL into a portal for automated responses by replacing ‘\/viewform’ with ‘formResponse’. It\u2019s like telling your GPS to take the scenic route, but for data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Unearthing Form Variables<\/strong>: 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\u2019s like eavesdropping on data, but legally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Chapter 3: The Proxy Masquerade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Chapter 4: The Grand Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    With a flourish and a command (python GoogleForms.py<\/code>), our script springs into action. But it’s no one-trick pony; it can modify its tactics with options such as viaProxy<\/code> <\/strong>(to switch on the invisibility cloak), numberOfRequests<\/code> (how many times it will bravely sally forth), and scrambled<\/code> (choosing between a dignified name or an alias straight out of a spy novel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Running the script<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    python GoogleForms.py<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Variable name<\/th>Type<\/th>Default value<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    viaProxy<\/td>Boolean<\/td>False<\/td>If not activated, form will be filled using the current IP.
    If True, the request will go via Proxy<\/td><\/tr>
    numberOfRequests<\/td>Integer<\/td>2<\/td>The amount of times you want the request te be excuted.<\/td><\/tr>
    scrambled<\/td>Boolean<\/td>False<\/td>If False, more ‘human’ names for generating the username will be used. If True, scrambled characters will be used.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
    Available variables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Chapter 5: The Proxy Waltz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    By casting the spell python GoogleForms.py --viaProxy=True<\/code>, the script calls upon a conga line of proxies from the mystical API realm of https:\/\/api.proxyscrape.com\/v2\/<\/a>. It then proceeds to sashay through the digital landscape, submitting forms with the grace of a ballroom dancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Chapter 6: The Enchantment of Email Generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Drawing inspiration from the secret grimoire (https:\/\/github.com\/janvanwassenhove\/EmailGeneration<\/a>), 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Epilogue: The Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    As our journey reaches its end, we salute the AutoFill-GoogleForm-Proxy. It’s more than just a tool; it\u2019s a beacon of hope for those who dread the monotony of form filling, a reminder that even in the most tedious tasks, there\u2019s room for a little fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    For those intrepid souls eager to delve into this adventure, the repository awaits on GitHub: AutoFill-GoogleForm-Proxy<\/a>. May your coding ventures be as fruitful and amusing as this whimsical yet technically insightful journey! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    I had my fun playing around with it and the cloudy morning quickly past away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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