The browser has no idea what context the JavaScript should run in; for example, what are the properties of window? If you assume it can come up with some random defaults, what about the behavior of …

May 31, 2010 · It's a windows-standard way to support script "engines". Since the first release, WSH supports JScript, Microsoft's version of Javascript. Among other things, this means that, from a …

Mar 16, 2012 · Browsers (like Chrome) do not run JavaScript by itself, only as part of a page or extensions. It is unclear what one would expect of browser to do with JavaScript by itself.

Dec 24, 2013 · I am trying to test some JavaScript on my local computer using the Chrome browser but Chrome will not load local resources. Is there an easy work around for this?

Not unless the page has script inside specifically for this and it's checking for some parameter....but for your question, no, there's no built-in support in browsers for this. There are however bookmarklets …

Jun 29, 2023 · In modern development, it's common to use NodeJS as a webserver, running javascript code to respond to requests made from a web browser. So, in order to do what you want--you need …

Sep 9, 2022 · I'm new to web development and I'm wondering if it's possible to run a JavaScript file in the browser without using HTML and a <script> tag, and without using a framework.

May 26, 2022 · 2 Yes you are more or less on the right track. The V8 engine is what powers both chrome and nodejs. When used with nodejs, it provides a runtime environment for javascript that …

This Stack Overflow thread explores methods to execute JavaScript after a page has fully loaded, offering solutions for various scenarios.

Oct 19, 2022 · To run userscripts, you need a userscript manager. is the most popular choice - it works for all modern browsers. Another option is a bookmarklet, which allow you to store code in a browser …