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https://github.com/revmax-creator/web-scrapper

A powerful and flexible Python-based web scraper designed to extract data from websites efficiently. This repository is ideal for developers, data analysts, and enthusiasts who need a robust solution for web scraping tasks, ranging from basic static pages to complex, JavaScript-rendered content.
https://github.com/revmax-creator/web-scrapper

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A powerful and flexible Python-based web scraper designed to extract data from websites efficiently. This repository is ideal for developers, data analysts, and enthusiasts who need a robust solution for web scraping tasks, ranging from basic static pages to complex, JavaScript-rendered content.

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# Python Web Scraper

A powerful and flexible Python-based web scraper designed to extract data from websites efficiently.
This project is suitable for developers, data analysts, and enthusiasts looking for reliable solutions for various web scraping tasks.

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## Key Features

- **Customizable Scraping Logic**: Easily define scraping rules for different websites.
- **Dynamic Content Support**: Handles JavaScript-rendered pages with Selenium or Playwright.
- **Data Export Options**: Save extracted data in formats like CSV, JSON, or databases.
- **Error Handling**: Reliable exception management for uninterrupted scraping.
- **Rate Limiting & Proxies**: Avoid IP bans with rate limiting and proxy support.
- **User-Agent Rotation**: Mimics human browsing to evade bot detection.
- **Scalability**: Supports large-scale scraping via multithreading or asynchronous techniques.
- **Extensive Documentation**: Includes guides and examples for seamless usage.

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## Installation

1. Clone the repository:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/RevMax-creator/Web-Scrapper.git
```

2. Navigate to the project directory:

```bash
cd python-web-scraper
```

3. Install dependencies:

```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```

4. Configure your scraping settings in `config.py`.

5. Run the scraper:

```bash
python scraper.py
```

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## Legal and Ethical Considerations

### **Warning**
Web scraping may be subject to legal and ethical restrictions. Before scraping any website:
- Check the website's **Terms of Service** to ensure compliance.
- Avoid scraping personal, sensitive, or restricted information.
- Use rate limiting and respect the website’s `robots.txt` directives.
- Note that unauthorized scraping can result in IP bans or legal action.

**Disclaimer:** The creators of this repository are not responsible for any misuse of this tool.

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## License

This project is licensed under the **Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal License**. See the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.

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## Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository, open issues, or submit pull requests to improve the functionality.

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## Contact

For any questions or support, please reach out at [email protected].