HTML/CSS Parsing and Visualising

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#1

Im trying to make what is technically a viewport for a wiki.
I want to bring the wiki source code into Roblox and make it load like a typical browser.

I’ve already learnt how to use http service to get both the wiki page source code and the css code, but I haven’t figured out how to translate it into Roblox to be able to format it into a frame.

I just want to know if its possible and if theres any resources I can use that makes it any easier

Btw the wiki uses miraheze.

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#2

Your problem is too easy just follow the tips

Here are some tips that could help:

  1. HTTP Requests: Use Roblox’s HttpService to make GET requests to fetch HTML and CSS from the Miraheze wiki.

  2. Parsing HTML/CSS: Since Roblox doesn’t directly support HTML/CSS, you might need to write a parser. Look into string manipulation functions or use libraries that can simplify handling HTML and styling.

  3. Rendering in Roblox: You’ll have to convert HTML/CSS to Roblox GUI elements. This involves manually translating styles like font sizes, colors, margins, and paddings into Roblox equivalents.

  4. Open Source Libraries: Check online communities or GitHub for potential libraries/scripts other developers might have used for similar purposes.

  5. Roblox Developer Hub: This might offer useful guides or APIs that could streamline fetching and displaying external data.

  6. Testing and Debugging: Regularly test your implementation and use Roblox’s output and developer console for debugging.

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#3

I recognize a ChatGPT answer when I see it.

Aren’t there parser modules built for this on the forum or whatnot?

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#4

Thats my problem basically, all of the ones I have found dont make it any easier for me to understand, I suck at html code.

#5

I dont use CHATGPT because i don’t love to uss AI in my tasks

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#6

Give me your Roblox username i will do the script for you

#7

I dont see why you need my username when you can post scripts here
Also my username is displayed right there

#8

Based on the grammar difference you clearly do.

It won’t make it easier for you to actually make a parser of your own. You’d need to learn HTML first and then try to convert it to Lua.

#9

I could do that, but Im just making sure if theres not already something