JavaScript to Login to Website through Windows 8.1 app -

JavaScript to Login to Website through Windows 8.1 app -

i developed rudamentry powershell script uses "$ie = new-object -com internetexplorer.application" login website , retrieve data.

i trying accomplish same windows 8.1 app - , cannot find much clear guidance in doing this.

i got far writing form:

<form name="form1" action="https://url.com" method="post"> <h2>user name:<input name="username" type="text" /></h2> <h2>password:<input name="password" type="password" /></h2> <h2><input name="button" type="submit" value="log in" /></h2> </form>

but opens ie @ specified url, , doesnt else.

i want able login website in background without ie opening, grab info , display in windows app. having problem finding solution. thought maybe javascript - couldnt find simple needs , i'm new this.

javascript windows html5 windows-applications