Is there a way to automate a button click?
I have code that I can execute with a button click, but I need it to run in the middle of the night. Can something like this be done?
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I don't know how complex your script is but if it is simple and only edits, deletes, adds or import records it might be possible to implement the functionality as an Automation. But if the script does more complex processing you need a platform from which that script can run. You can run the script from the browser itself (if you leave the computer on and browser open) using the Crontabs extension
Crontabs Chrome Extension
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/crontabs/abhmbcedbojnghofcfmnageegmkmpkac
or you can employ some type of server solution.
One attractive solution is to use a FaaS (Function as a Service) service such as Amazon's Lambda, Microsoft's Azure Function, or Google's Function. These FaaS services are considered serverless as all you do is upload the function itself and supply minimal permissions and configuration (you don't have to maintain or configure the server itself). In this case you would select Node as the platform as it can run you existing JavaScript in the FaaS platform.
Crontabs Chrome Extension
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/crontabs/abhmbcedbojnghofcfmnageegmkmpkac
or you can employ some type of server solution.
One attractive solution is to use a FaaS (Function as a Service) service such as Amazon's Lambda, Microsoft's Azure Function, or Google's Function. These FaaS services are considered serverless as all you do is upload the function itself and supply minimal permissions and configuration (you don't have to maintain or configure the server itself). In this case you would select Node as the platform as it can run you existing JavaScript in the FaaS platform.