how to input an html document in javascript action in automator

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#1

Hello,
I’m trying to create an automator action that records and process a web page through :
first a web archive ( the page is a bank statement, that I can see on my screen, but cannot record directly )
then extract the html page from the archive ( via textutil ) which is the Apple converted form
then extract parts of the web page through a series of javascript functions like
var xyz = document.getElements…textContent and process these further to format them etc…
I can reach the state where I can have the “local” web page opened in Safari, but I cannot go any further
I’ve tested the javascript script outside automator and it is working but I cannot find the way to get the correct input parameter that will enable the var xyz = document.getElements…textContent functions in the run javascript action in automator ?
How could I pass the html file as a DOM element ?
I cannot use Applescript because I want as much of my actions and codes to be usable in iOS devices as well (Shortcuts) and there I cannot use AppleScript…

Thank you for any help, I’ve been searching this for months now…

Model: MacBook Pro 13"
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Operating System: macOS 10.14

#2

Thanks for the indication, but I would like to avoid using Applescript altogether

I don’t know how to tell automator to run a “browser” javascript in an html file with the automator action “Run Javascript”, if it makes sense at all ?
The corresponding “Shortcuts” action works with safari pages as input…

#3

The Run JavaScript action is for running JXA, or JavaScript for Applications, code. JXA is like AppleScript written in JavaScript. It’s not for direct browser scripting.

#4

Thank you very much for clarifying this…
My “dream” of using the same javascript script in automator and shortcuts goes away…
I’ll have to do with this…