WebHarvest
WebHarvest is an open-source web scraping and data mining tool. It allows users to extract data from websites and transform it into structured formats like XML or CSV. The tool operates by defining scraping configurations, which are essentially scripts that instruct WebHarvest on how to navigate web pages, identify specific data elements, and process them.
The core functionality of WebHarvest involves a rule-based system. Users define patterns, often using XPath or
Key features include support for HTTP and FTP protocols, handling of various file formats, and the ability