ScrapingBee

What is ScrapingBee?

ScrapingBee is a robust web scraping API designed to streamline data collection from the web. It manages headless browsers, rotates proxies to prevent IP blocks, and offers AI-powered tools for extracting structured data. Its user-friendly interface allows developers to request specific data using natural language and CSS selectors, making complex scraping tasks accessible without extensive coding. The platform supports JavaScript rendering, CAPTCHA solving, and multiple data formats, making it suitable for large-scale and dynamic web scraping projects.

Key Features

• Proxy Management & Rotation

  Automatically rotates residential and premium proxies to avoid IP bans, with options for using your own proxies or selecting geographic locations for region-specific content access.

• JavaScript Rendering & Headless Browsers

  Renders JavaScript-heavy websites using headless Chrome, ensuring dynamic content is fully loaded and accessible for data extraction.

• AI-Powered Data Extraction

  Allows users to describe the desired data in plain English, with AI identifying and extracting relevant content, simplifying complex data collection tasks.

• CAPTCHA Solving & Anti-Bot Handling

  Overcomes common anti-bot measures like CAPTCHAs, ensuring uninterrupted access to protected websites.

• Multiple Data Formats & Customization

  Supports HTML, JSON, and XML outputs, with options for custom headers, user agents, and DOM root elements to tailor scraping requests.

• Screenshot Capture & Search API

  Provides full-page or partial screenshots for monitoring and visual validation, along with a Google Search API to retrieve search results programmatically.

Use Cases

• E-commerce Data Collection : Gather product details, prices, reviews, and availability from online stores at scale.
• Market & Competitor Analysis : Extract pricing, product listings, and reviews to monitor competitors and market trends.
• Lead Generation & Contact Extraction : Detect and extract emails and contact info from websites for outreach campaigns.
• News & Content Aggregation : Summarize and compile news articles or blog content from multiple sources for insights.
• Real-Time Data Monitoring : Schedule regular API requests to track website changes, prices, or stock levels.
• Dynamic Website Scraping : Extract data from modern, JavaScript-driven web applications that require rendering.

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