This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by luisgustvo
When working on large-scale scraping, monitoring, or automation projects, AWS WAF CAPTCHA is one of the toughest barriers you’ll face. It’s designed to keep bots out — but often blocks legitimate automated systems too.
In this guide, we’ll explore what AWS WAF CAPTCHA is, why it’s so challenging, and how to solve it automatically using CapSolver, both through a browser extension and a direct API integration.
What is AWS WAF CAPTCHA?
AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) CAPTCHA helps websites prevent malicious activity by requiring suspicious users to complete a challenge before accessing content.
These challenges usually come in two main forms:
- Image recognition tasks — similar to reCAPTCHA, users must identify specific objects in a grid.
-
Token-based validation — the browser must obtain a valid token (
aws-waf-token) tied to the session.
Both are meant to verify humans — and both can block useful automated systems like scrapers or data collection bots.
Using CapSolver Browser Extension
If you prefer a no-code or low-code approach, the CapSolver browser extension is the simplest way to get started.
It automatically detects and solves AWS WAF CAPTCHAs in your browser, ideal for debugging or smaller automation workflows.
You can grab it here: CapSolver Extension
💡 Bonus Tip
Use code CAP25 when recharging your CapSolver Dashboard account to get an extra 5% credit — with no limits.
🧩 How to Set It Up
Install the Extension
Download it from Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, or GitHub.Add Your API Key
Open the extension folder → locateconfig.js→ insert your CapSolver API key.
This authenticates the extension with your account.Enable AWS WAF CAPTCHA Solving
Inconfig.js, ensure this flag is enabled:
enabledForAwsCaptcha: true
-
Detect Parameters Automatically
Open Developer Tools → find the “Capsolver Captcha Detector” tab.
When a CAPTCHA appears, you’ll see the extracted parameters like
awsKey,awsIv, andawsContext.
Integrating CapSolver with Puppeteer or Selenium
CapSolver also works directly with your automation scripts.
Here’s how to load the extension in Puppeteer (Node.js):
const puppeteer = require("puppeteer");
(async () => {
const pathToExtension = "/path/to/capsolver_extension";
const browser = await puppeteer.launch({
headless: false,
args: [
`--disable-extensions-except=${pathToExtension}`,
`--load-extension=${pathToExtension}`
],
});
const page = await browser.newPage();
await page.goto("https://your-target-website.com");
})();
Or in Selenium (Python):
from selenium import webdriver
options = webdriver.ChromeOptions()
options.add_extension("./capsolver_extension.zip")
driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=options)
driver.get("https://your-target-website.com")
Both setups will automatically trigger the extension to solve AWS WAF CAPTCHAs when they appear.
Solving AWS WAF CAPTCHA via API
For large-scale or backend automation, CapSolver’s API integration is more flexible and scalable.
It supports both image-based and token-based AWS CAPTCHA tasks.
1. Image-Based CAPTCHA (AwsWafClassification)
Send a request like this:
{
"clientKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"task": {
"type": "AwsWafClassification",
"websiteURL": "https://your-target-website.com",
"images": ["/9j/4AAQSkZJRgAB..."],
"question": "aws:grid:chair"
}
}
The response includes the correct image positions or IDs to click.
2. Token-Based CAPTCHA (AntiAwsWafTask / ProxyLess)
{
"clientKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"task": {
"type": "AntiAwsWafTaskProxyLess",
"websiteURL": "https://your-target-website.com",
"awsKey": "...",
"awsIv": "...",
"awsContext": "..."
}
}
You’ll get a task ID; poll getTaskResult until you receive the solved token (aws-waf-token) in the cookie field.
Documentation:
Extension vs API — Which Should You Use?
| Feature | Browser Extension | API Integration |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Scalability | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Control | Medium | High |
| Best For | Debugging, small tasks | Enterprise-scale scraping |
Why CapSolver is the Best AWS WAF CAPTCHA Solver
CapSolver’s AI engine is built specifically to handle complex CAPTCHA challenges like AWS WAF.
It supports all major CAPTCHA types, offers SDKs for Python, Node.js, and Go, and provides detailed documentation for fast integration.
The CapSolver dashboard lets you monitor usage, manage keys, and check balance — all in one place.
Real-World Use Cases
- E-Commerce Price Monitoring — Track competitors’ prices on AWS-protected websites automatically.
- Market Research — Continuously collect large-scale web data while bypassing CAPTCHA interruptions.
Conclusion
AWS WAF CAPTCHA can be a roadblock for developers working on scraping, monitoring, or automation tasks.
Using CapSolver — via the browser extension or API — gives you a powerful, scalable way to solve these challenges automatically.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by luisgustvo
luisgustvo | Sciencx (2025-10-23T07:43:27+00:00) How to Automatically Bypass AWS WAF CAPTCHA with CapSolver. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/23/how-to-automatically-bypass-aws-waf-captcha-with-capsolver/
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