Entry Wizard
Overview
Entry Wizard is a Discord bot designed to automate entry submissions on platforms like Underdog Fantasy and PrizePicks. By precisely interacting with web elements, the bot significantly enhances operational efficiency, reducing the manual input time required from users. It automates over 100 daily submissions, leading to a substantial increase in speed and a remarkable improvement in monthly returns, thereby minimizing the need for manual intervention.
Technology Stack
- Language: Python
- API's: Discord API for bot interactions
- Automation Tools: Selenium for web automation, PyAutoGUI for GUI automation
Challenges
One of the primary challenges was ensuring precise and reliable interactions with dynamic web elements on the target platforms. Webpages often change their structure or content, which can cause automation scripts to fail if not properly managed. Optimizing the bot to achieve rapid submission times without triggering any anti-bot mechanisms on the platforms was also a significant hurdle. Additionally, scaling the bot to handle over 100 daily submissions required robust error handling and resource management to maintain high performance and prevent downtime.
Solutions
To address the interaction challenges, Selenium was utilized for its robust web automation capabilities, allowing the bot to navigate and interact with web elements accurately. PyAutoGUI complemented this by handling GUI-related tasks that required direct interaction with the screen. The bot's performance was optimized by streamlining the code and implementing asynchronous processes where possible, reducing the submission time to approximately 30 seconds per entry—a 75% speed increase. Comprehensive error handling and logging were implemented to ensure the bot could run continuously, automating over 100 daily submissions with minimal manual oversight.
Future Enhancements
Future plans for Entry Wizard include integrating advanced scheduling features to allow users to set specific times for submissions, enhancing flexibility and user control. There's also an intention to incorporate machine learning algorithms to predict the most favorable submission times or selections, potentially increasing returns further. Expanding compatibility with additional platforms and adding a user-friendly dashboard for monitoring and managing the bot's activities are also considered to enhance its utility and user experience.