scrapeninja

ScrapeNinja MCP Server

Overview

ScrapeNinja is a high-performance web scraping MCP server designed to tackle common challenges encountered by developers when scraping various websites, including e-commerce and social networking platforms. This server leverages advanced features such as rotating proxies and smart retries to ensure reliable and efficient data extraction without the need for manual management in your applications.

Key Features

• Two Web Scraping Engines:

  • /scrape: High-performance scraping with a real browser fingerprint to bypass security measures like Cloudflare.
  • /scrape-js: Full-fledged browser mode suitable as an alternative to tools like Puppeteer or Playwright.

• Smart Retries & Rotating Proxies: Automatically handle retries and proxy rotation to increase success rates.

• Additional Tools:

  • cURL Converter: Easily convert cURL commands into Python or Node.js code.
  • ScrapeNinja Playground: Test and develop scrapers directly in your browser.
  • Cheerio Playground: Simplify web scraping tasks with a user-friendly interface.

Recent Updates

• Improved Cloudflare Bypass: Recent updates to the /scrape engine enhance its ability to bypass Cloudflare and Akamai challenges.
• Expanded Proxy Pool: The default proxy pool has been expanded to improve success rates and accommodate increased demand.
• Premium Proxies: Premium proxies now cover over 100 countries, available at competitive rates.
• New Engine Available: An experimental v2/scrape-js engine offers better success rates and is available for testing.

Toolset Overview

• /scrape Endpoint:

  • Use POST method for efficient scraping.
  • Recommended for most scraping needs due to its high performance.

• /scrape-js Endpoint:

  • Launches a real Chrome browser engine.
  • Ideal for scenarios where enhanced capabilities are required beyond the /scrape endpoint.
  • Allows for capturing and utilizing cookies generated by website protections.

• Legacy /scrape (GET method):

  • Available but not recommended for production use; better suited for POST requests.

No-Code Integrations

• Integration with Workflow Automation Tools:
  • Use ScrapeNinja with tools like n8n and Make for seamless no-code integration into your workflows.

Troubleshooting & Support

If you encounter any issues or need assistance, ScrapeNinja provides a comprehensive support system to ensure smooth operation and integration into your projects.

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This README serves as an introduction to the capabilities and features of the ScrapeNinja MCP server, providing a robust solution for web scraping tasks across various domains.