Scraper

Scraper gets data out of web pages and into spreadsheets.
What is Scraper?
'Scraper' is a Chrome extension designed for simple data mining tasks. Aimed towards intermediate to advanced users comfortable with XPath, it assists in fast data extraction from web pages and compiles the data into a spreadsheet format for easy analysis. It also includes features such as copying data to clipboard, Google Docs export, auto-generation of XPaths, and more.

Extension stats

By: dvhtn
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 3.93 (334)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2015-04-20)
Creation date: 2015-04-20
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • identity
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardWrite
  • unlimitedStorage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 2.08M

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Extension summary

Scraper is a very simple (but limited) data mining extension for facilitating online research when you need to get data into spreadsheet form quickly. It is intended as an easy-to-use tool for intermediate to advanced users who are comfortable with XPath.

  • 1.7
    • feature: copy data to clipboard (as tab-separated values)
    • fix: upgraded oauth for Google Docs export
    • fix: upgraded manifest to v2 and added web store promotional images
  • 1.6
    • fixed issue with spreadsheet titles ending with colons during export
    • other minor fixes
  • 1.5
    • minor fixes
  • 1.4
    • added presets feature
    • smaller xpaths are auto-generated
    • newlines are preserved in export
    • slightly improved table selector won't capture rows containing no TDs

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Efficient for testing locators if you know XPath.
  • Lightweight and easy to use for experienced users.
  • Good tool for verifying human-made locators.
Cons
  • Requires knowledge of XPath to function properly.
  • No clear instructions for use.
  • Limited functionality in the free version.
  • Lacks maintenance and updates.
Most mentioned
  • XPath knowledge is necessary.
  • No instructions provided.
  • Auto-generated locators are not effective.
Recent reviews
Great tool , thanx
by m l, 2024-08-09

使えなくなると聞いたので移行します。
by 悠羽司恩, 2024-07-27

This is the hardest to learn but most efficient plug in to test your locators. you need to know how to write the locators. but it is the best way of verifying that the locators you write actually match and only match the things you want. The Auto generated locators are trash as all other plug ins done are, but its great tool to check your human made locators. lacks syntax linter or polish but is my favorite regardless.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Scraper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Scraper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Scraper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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