#scraping tool

[astrhae]

crowley used the metal tool in season 1 to start time, and we learn that he's used it first to start space. to create the stars -- he still remembers how. he still remembers all of heaven's passwords: in the book crowley is described as an optimist because he has the "utter surety... that the universe would look after him". not god, but the universe. and of course he does: he helped create it and he's looking after it, too.

think about it: aziraphale had a sword, but crowley is about to face satan who wants to destroy the world, and crowley's only weapon is a tool of creation

[outsourcebigdata]

Must-Have Scraping Tools for 2023: Unveiling the Top 6  

The world of data is expanding at warp speed. By 2025, experts predict that the total amount of data in existence will skyrocket to over 180 zettabytes. To put that in perspective, in 2020, we were dealing with a mere 64.2 zettabytes. So, what's driving this data explosion? One word: the internet. 

The Internet and the Data Boom 

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive shift in how we work and play. With the majority of the global population hunkering down at home, the internet became our lifeline, not just for work but also for entertainment. As a result, the generation and consumption of digital data reached unprecedented levels. And guess what? It's still on the rise. With so many people still working remotely, digital data is piling up faster than ever before. 

Data Is King 

Now, here's where it gets intriguing for businesses. With this explosion of data, companies can now dive deep into personal-level market behavior with pinpoint precision. As time goes on, data will only get bigger, and technology will get even more sophisticated. To stay ahead, businesses need to tap into this data goldmine. And one way to do that is through web scraping tools. 

The Need for Web Scraping Tools 

In this data-driven age, extracting data from the web is essential. There are countless ways to go about it, but web scraping tools are among the most powerful. They're your ticket to gathering data from multiple websites and mobile apps with incredible precision. Data is the lifeblood of any business strategy, and a web scraping tool can provide you with the vital data you need. 

Choosing the Right Tool 

Selecting the right scraping tool is crucial for your business's success. There are many options out there, but building your own tool is time-consuming and expensive. It's often more efficient to use an existing data scraping tool. To help you make the best choice, we've curated a list of the top 6 scraping tools you shouldn't miss. 

Top 6 Data Scraping Tools 

1. ApiScrapy 

ApiScrapy is a trusted name in the world of data scraping. They offer a range of pre-built data scrapers for free, making it easy for businesses, researchers, and individuals to collect structured data in bulk. Whether it's eCommerce or social media, ApiScrapy provides tools to effortlessly gather data from various sources. Their AI-powered data scrapers are designed to handle diverse data needs, even from complex websites. ApiScrapy can handle it all, ensuring you get structured, ready-to-use data for analysis. Hundreds of web pages can be scraped within minutes, making it a top choice for data scraping. 

2. Diffbot 

Diffbot is an enterprise-level data scraping tool tailored for users with specific data crawling and screen scraping requirements. It excels at scraping websites with frequently changing HTML structures. Unlike other tools, Diffbot adapts to HTML changes, ensuring your web scrapers continue working smoothly. It visualizes webpages, making it resilient to structural changes as long as the page's appearance remains consistent. With support for APIs and AI extractors, Diffbot allows for accurate structured data extraction from any URL. It's a reliable choice for enterprise-level scraping used by companies like Microsoft and Adobe. 

3. Dexi.io 

Dexi.io is a visual web scraping software that uses computer vision instead of HTML parsing to identify relevant information on websites. It comes with built-in data flows and a web-based editor for configuring crawlers and extracting real-time data. Dexi.io is user-friendly, making it ideal for non-developer teams seeking rapid web data extraction and processing. This tool is known for its intuitive interface, making data extraction effortless. Marketers, data analysts, and HR personnel use Dexi.io to scrape web data in bulk. 

4. Dataminer 

Dataminer is a feature-rich browser extension that simplifies high-quality data extraction from multiple websites. With an intuitive user interface, Dataminer allows you to create over 60,000 data extraction rules with just a few clicks. You can effortlessly collect text from any web page, click on buttons and links automatically, navigate subpages, and scrape data from them. Dataminer is known for its ease of use and efficiency, making data scraping a breeze. 

5. Mozenda 

Mozenda is a web scraping tool designed for businesses needing data from various sources. It collaborates with 30% of Fortune 500 companies on large-scale projects such as pricing monitoring and market research. Mozenda helps businesses acquire the information necessary for data-driven decision-making, whether it's competitive pricing data or strategic insights. While it comes at a higher price, Mozenda offers robust features for organizing and preparing data files for publication. Its point-and-click user interface simplifies real-time data harvesting. 

6. Import.io 

Import.io is an online scraping tool that enables users to create datasets by importing data from specific web pages and exporting it to CSV. It's a no-code/low-code platform ideal for large enterprises seeking quick data extraction from websites. Import.io allows effortless scraping of millions of web pages without writing a single line of code. With APIs and webhooks, you can easily integrate data into applications. It offers both web-based and desktop tools for data extraction, making it adaptable to various user preferences. 

Embrace Data-Driven Success 

Data is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity across industries like healthcare and real estate. Predictive data analytics is on the rise, with businesses using data to forecast market trends and needs. Companies are recognizing the importance of data analytics for business insight, product development, and customer satisfaction. To thrive in this competitive landscape, choose a data scraper from our list or explore professional tools like those offered by Outsource BigData. With a range of data scraping solutions, you can effortlessly extract data from websites, even from those protected by bots. Visit the Outsource BigData website for more details on their data scraping products and services. 

Original blog url: https://outsourcebigdata.com/blog/scraping-tool/6-top-scraping-tools-that-you-cannot-miss-in-2022/ 

[twotangledsisters]

A quick reminder that fanfics shouldn't be reposted anywhere ever unless you have the express permission of the author.

You want to translate a fic? Awesome, ask!

You want to make a podfic? Amazing, ask!

But it's disrespectful to an author to take their content and repost without telling them, EVEN if you did transformative work on it.

Yes, fanfics are free, and on ao3 they are even downloadable, but they are downloadable for private use! For you to have on your kindle and read in whatever format best suits you. Not to be REPOSTED on another site!

Please, please, if you want authors to continue posting stories publically you have to respect an author's desire to maintain some level of ownership over their work.

[inkyrainstorms]

the glass twins <333 nothing bad has ever happened to them, trust

@afkphorabit i drew Jekyll in too!! Hyde looks so much scrawnier and smaller, if he fixed his posture at least half of those difference would disappear (Hyde has no meat on his bones i fear) (consequence of being more-or-less on the run for nearly a decade) (< yes i am working on that Hyde pov fic why do you ask)

[johnnyshrine]

★ 060 // “Oil Pastel Sgraffito”

[fangatic]

in case you struggle with basic comprehension of the concept of consequence as much as you do with the difference between wrenched and wretched, come walk with me.

chatgpt has an input limit of approximately 4000 characters.

my fics are, in total, approximately 1310408 characters.

that means putting all my fics through chatgpt would require you to make about 328 separate inputs.

(are you still keeping up? this next part is tough, so hold onto your binky)

per query, chatgpt produces 4.32g of co2.

4.32g 328 times is 1417.16g. 1417.16g is 1.417kg.

you could emit the same amount of co2 doing either of the following:

boiling 21 kettles of water

growing four cucumbers in a greenhouse

streaming 9 hours of netflix (the entire first season of arcane, if you need a recommendation)

or, if you were to do something stupid like pay openai to get chatgpt plus to feed it my work in a single pdf query, you'd have spent $20. you know what you could have done with those $20? bought a stanley tools curved-claw wood-handled nailing hammer and hit yourself right between the eyes with it to save me and the environment from the silly ideas you come up with in your soft-boiled head.

[mothmanmagicalboy]

i keep saying to people "im not in pain, just uncomfortable" and then i describe the sensation and they say “that sounds painful” and i am beginning to suspect i do not know what pain is

[jessicatredes]

back on that grind (continuing s2 twin peaks)

[131-di]

if you genuinely can't tell the difference between being inspired by existing art made by other human beings, and actual theft via a machine algorithm, I think you might just be stupid.

[zontarzon]

The Glaze Anti-AI tool for artists

Since Glaze was just released, I figured I should give it a test run and let you all know how it goes.

This tool is specifically designed to thwart generative AI attempts to mimic art styles. Link to the tool: https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu/index.html

Before:

After:

Now, it did warn me that due to the settings I used, this image might not have adequate protection:

Takeaways:

It did mess with my watermark on the existing image, so I'd run it on an un-watermarked version and add the watermark afterward.

The glaze effect is most noticeable on areas with large blocks of the same color/flat colors. They admit to this on their website, in the Risks and Limitations section of the "What is Glaze" page.

I appreciate that it warns you when there's not enough protection.

This actually took a long time to glaze; it was about an hour at these settings. However, I was also using Google Chrome, Discord, and Spotify at the time. When I closed my other programs, it sped up significantly. I do not recommend running this on a mobile device.

This tool is still being developed, and improvements are underway.

It really sucks that we must resort to this, but we gotta do what we can to protect our work. Overall, this tool is extremely promising. I'm definitely willing to use it.

[o-lanterns]

outside the outlines

[ID in ALT text]

[quicklifesolutions]

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💡 What It Does:

• Extract business emails, phone numbers, addresses, and more from websites.

• Perfect for building targeted outreach lists, lead generation, or enhancing your marketing campaigns.

• Works seamlessly with dynamic and static websites.

📈 Why Choose This Scraper?

• Fast & Accurate: Saves you hours of manual data collection.

• User-Friendly: Easy-to-use interface, even for non-techies.

• Customizable: Tailor the scraper to meet your unique business needs.

🔧 Who Can Benefit?

• Marketers: Boost your outreach campaigns.

• Entrepreneurs: Build B2B connections with ease.

• Freelancers: Gather leads for your clients in no time.

🌐 Start scraping smarter today! Try it now and take your business to the next level.

👉 Check it out here: Contact Info Scraper on Apify

💻 Need Custom Automations? Contact us to build your dream scraper.

#DataScraping #BusinessGrowth #AutomationTools #LeadGeneration #Apify

[violentbirds]

Y’all!

[widowshill]

does anyone wish they would take gen ai one step backwards and just. make a really powerful image search tool that works. like i don't want you to combine these sources into slop in the blender i just want to see the actual works you're referencing. thank you.

[yoiku]

suddenly consumed by the mad crafty creature's lust for carving. I don't even have any ideas but my brain wants to carve a piece of wood or a lino sheet or something lol. i want the feeling of doing it instead of any grandeur ideas of what i'd carve. ya'll know what i mean right?

[menciemeer]

by David McGrail