Simple Text Scraper

Scrape text from a single webpage

Simple Text Scraper is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to help users quickly extract and save text content from single, uncomplicated webpages. This tool focuses on simplicity, providing an easy way to capture text without preserving complex structures like tables or charts. Developed as part of a master's thesis on simple software solutions, it offers a straightforward approach to web scraping for everyday use. The extension's source code is openly available on GitHub at https://github.com/staram/webscraper-extension-single-page, encouraging transparency and customization.

By:
kram
Users:
544 16
Rating:
5.00
(2)
Version:
0.1 Last updated: 2024-09-02
Creation date:
2024-05-09
Risk:
Low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size:
16.90K
Email:
qu*****@fastmail.com
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
2 days ago

User reviews

Muito bom!

Just does it's job with no nonsense!
by Mohamed Nafiu, 2024-08-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple Text Scraper requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
Risk likelihood

Simple Text Scraper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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