Pacer Error Recovery and Retry System (v0.0.8-1)

PACER Automation Update Release Notes

Major Features

Enhanced Error Recovery and Retry System

• Added automatic retry mechanism for failed searches
• System now attempts to reset session and retry when encountering errors
• Each person search gets one retry attempt before being marked as failed
• Improved error tracking and reporting for failed searches

Progress Persistence

• Added ability to resume interrupted searches
• New Excel columns track search results: 'Person_1_Results' and 'Person_2_Results'
• System automatically skips previously successful searches
• Failed or incomplete searches are automatically retried in subsequent runs

Standardized Excel Output

Results are now standardized to three possible outcomes:

• "No Bankruptcy"
• "Closed Bankruptcy"
• "OPEN Bankruptcy Found"

Technical Notes

1. Excel Results Format:

   • Person_1_Results and Person_2_Results columns added
   • Three possible success states: "No Bankruptcy", "Closed Bankruptcy", "OPEN Bankruptcy Found"
   • Failed searches marked with "FAILED: [reason]"

2. Retry Logic:

   • One retry attempt per person
   • Session reset between retries
   • 5-second wait between searches maintained

3. Requirements:

   • Existing Excel file with SSN data
   • Write permissions for Excel file
   • Write permissions for screenshot directory