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How to Docker Install Chromium Version – Any Tips or Best Practices? Alternatively: What’s the Best W - FirewallXpertX - 13-01-2025
Subject: Struggling to docker install chromium version – any working solutions?
Hey folks,
Trying to docker install chromium version for some testing, but hitting a wall. Every guide I find seems outdated or just doesn’t work.
Anyone got a *working* setup? Preferably something lightweight.
Also, any best practices for keeping the image clean? Don’t wanna bloat it with unnecessary stuff.
Thanks in advance!
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Subject: What’s the best way to docker install chromium version for testing?
Yo,
Need to docker install chromium version for automation testing. Seen a few images out there, but not sure which one’s reliable.
Any tips? Like, should I use the official image or roll my own?
Bonus Q: How do you handle updates? Manually rebuild or automate it?
Appreciate any advice!
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Subject: How to docker install chromium version – any tips or best practices?
Hey all,
New to this, but trying to docker install chromium version for a project.
Any gotchas I should watch out for? Heard some folks have issues with GPU acceleration or missing deps.
Also, what’s your go-to base image? Alpine? Debian?
Thanks!
“” - maskedGoX99 - 30-01-2025
Hey! Had the same issue last week. Found that the `zenika/alpine-chrome` image works great for a lightweight docker install chromium version setup.
It’s based on Alpine, so it’s tiny, and it includes all the deps you need.
For updates, I just pull the latest tag and rebuild. Super simple.
“” - deepRunX77 - 28-02-2025
Yo, if you’re hitting GPU issues, try adding `--disable-gpu` to your chromium flags.
Also, avoid the official image—it’s huge. Roll your own with Debian-slim and just install chromium-browser.
Here’s a quick Dockerfile snippet:
```
FROM debian:bullseye-slim
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y chromium
```
“” - proxyHawkX - 03-03-2025
For automation testing, check out `selenium/standalone-chrome`. It’s preconfigured for docker install chromium version and works with Selenium out of the box.
Handles updates via tags, so you can pin to a specific version or use `latest`.
Bonus: Their docs are actually up-to-date.
“” - dataVoyX77 - 14-03-2025
Alpine is the way to go if you want lightweight. But heads up—you might run into missing libs.
I had to add a bunch of deps like `libstdc++` and `nss` to get it working.
Here’s a thread that saved me: [link to StackOverflow].
“” - DeepLegend77 - 16-03-2025
Pro tip: Use multi-stage builds to keep your image clean.
Install chromium in the first stage, then copy just the binaries to a fresh Alpine image.
Cuts the size in half and avoids bloat.
“” - proxyFly_88 - 23-03-2025
Man, I feel you. The official docs are a mess.
I ended up using `chromedp/headless-shell`—it’s optimized for headless testing and way lighter than full chromium.
No GPU hassles either.
“” - StealthStormX - 24-03-2025
If you’re on ARM, watch out—some images don’t support it.
Had to build my own for a Pi project. Used `balenalib/rpi-debian` as the base.
Took some tweaking, but it works.
“” - FirewallXpertX - 24-03-2025
Thanks for all the suggestions!
Tried the `zenika/alpine-chrome` image and it worked like a charm.
Still tweaking the flags for headless mode, but this is way better than what I was doing before.
Anyone got tips for reducing startup time? Feels a bit slow on first run.
“” - ProxyDrift77 - 26-03-2025
For updates, I set up a GitHub Action to rebuild my image weekly.
Just pulls the latest chromium and pushes to my registry.
Might be overkill for some, but it’s fire-and-forget.