Thoughts, tips, and updates on screen-scraping
We’re constantly updating screen-scraper with bug fixes and new features, but haven’t always been good about documenting changes. These newer features are typically only available in our alpha versions. Whereas previously you were on your own to figure out what was new, we’re now going to do our best to document new features here: Alpha … Read moreAlpha documentation
Actually, I should probably call it a REST-like API. I have no doubt the purists will point out that it isn’t a REST API at all. How about we’ll call it an “API accessible via GET requests”. With that loquacious introduction, I’m happy to announce that, as of version 4.5.18a, you can access screen-scraper via … Read moreREST API
Well, we finally did it. Break out the party hats and the sparkling apple juice (yes, we live in Utah). We invite everyone and anyone to download or update to version 4.5 of screen-scraper. It is by far the most feature-rich and stable version to date. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new, take … Read moreVersion 4.5 released!
Here at screen-scraper we’re on pins and needles as we’re about to release another public version of screen-scraper (we’re anticipating calling it 4.5). Our current alpha release is looking to be pretty solid, and we’re planning on giving it just a bit more testing to ensure that there aren’t any bugs left. If you’re interested … Read moreOn the Cusp of a Public Release
Well, it’s now official. It’s been just over a full year in development, and we’re now happy to release it to the world. Thanks to all who have helped in testing alpha versions and provided feedback. In order to upgrade an existing instance, you’ll need to un-install and re-install. Take a look at this FAQ … Read morescreen-scraper version 4.0 released!
We’re anticipating releasing version 4.0 of screen-scraper quite soon. Perhaps as soon as this week. There will be quite a few changes that come along with this. Aside from the usual new features and bug fixes, we’ll be adding a new edition–screen-scraper Enterprise Edition. Essentially what is now the latest pre-release version of screen-scraper Professional … Read moreVersion 4.0 of screen-scraper coming soon…
If you’re currently (or will be at some point) dealing with sites for which you’d like to anonymize the scraping process, I’m happy to announce the availability of a very slick anonymization feature built right in to screen-scraper. If you upgrade to version 3.0.65a (try this link if you have trouble upgrading), you’ll now find … Read moreAnonymization now built in to screen-scraper
Once screen-scraper extracts data from a web site, typically that data is sent somewhere else. Data is probably most commonly written out to a file, but may also be saved to a database or even submitted to another web site. You can always handle the scraped data in screen-scraper scripts, but what if you want … Read moreHandling scraped data in real time
This one’s definitely a recommended upgrade. It contains a few bug fixes that should remedy some obnoxious behavior you might notice in the previous alpha version. Aside from bug fixes, this version now allows for sub-extractor patterns to be applied in sequence. It’s not something that’s often needed, but once in a while it can … Read moreVersion 3.0.31a of screen-scraper available
Aside from a few bug fixes and other niceties since the last announced alpha, this one now handles file uploads in the proxy server. This isn’t a really common need, but it’s been a hole in screen-scraper’s functionality that, happily, is now filled. Feel free to give it a try and let us know of … Read moreVersion 3.0.28a of screen-scraper available