zyBooksBot

An automation bot for the zyBooks learning platform. Automatically complete Challenge Activities and Participation Activities with batch processing and real-time progress tracking.

Features

Automated completion for zyBooks Challenge and Participation Activities
Batch processing for multiple chapters and sections
Real-time progress tracking with detailed status
Modern web interface with multi-select capabilities
Stateless architecture supporting multiple users
Robust error handling and recovery

Quick Start

Option 1: Docker (Recommended)

Prerequisites: Docker and Docker Compose

git clone https://git.qzydustin.com/qzydustin/zyBooksBot
cd zyBooksBot
docker-compose up -d

Option 2: Local Development

Prerequisites: Node.js (v14+)

git clone https://git.qzydustin.com/qzydustin/zyBooksBot
cd zyBooksBot
npm install
npm start

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Usage

Login with your zyBooks credentials
Select books and chapters
Use checkboxes for batch selection
Execute and monitor real-time progress

Docker Commands

# Start the application
docker-compose up -d

# View logs
docker-compose logs -f

# Stop the application
docker-compose down

# Rebuild after code changes
docker-compose up --build -d

Technical Details

Stack: Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript
Communication: HTTP API with Server-Sent Events
Key Features: Real-time streaming, frontend state management
Deployment: Docker containerized with health checks

Important Notes

This tool is for educational purposes. Ensure compliance with your institution's academic integrity policies and zyBooks terms of service.

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