oxylabs/web-scraper-api

All-in-one web scraping API for real-time, large-scale data extraction – proxies, CAPTCHA management, JS rendering, and parsing in a single request returning HTML or structured JSON.

What it solves

Web Scraper API provides a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for extracting real-time data from public websites at scale. It eliminates the need for developers to manage complex scraping infrastructure, such as proxy rotation, CAPTCHA solving, and JavaScript rendering, which are typically required to avoid being blocked by websites.

How it works

Users send an authenticated HTTP request specifying a target URL or query. The API handles the entire request lifecycle—including proxy rotation, anti-bot challenge management, and optional JavaScript rendering—and returns the data. It offers three integration methods: Realtime (synchronous), Push-Pull (asynchronous for high volumes), and a Proxy Endpoint.

Who it’s for

It is designed for developers and enterprises needing production-grade data extraction for e-commerce intelligence, SEO/LLM monitoring, AI training data collection, and market research across search engines, marketplaces, and general web pages.

Highlights

  • All-in-One Stack: Combines proxies, access management, and parsing into a single endpoint.
  • Dedicated Parsers: Provides pre-built structured JSON output for popular targets like Amazon, Google, and AI platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity).
  • Browser Instructions: Supports simulating user interactions like clicks, scrolling, and form inputs for dynamic pages.
  • OxyCopilot: An AI-powered assistant that generates scraping requests and parsing templates from plain-English prompts.
  • Flexible Output: Returns data in raw HTML, structured JSON, Markdown, or Base64-encoded screenshots.
  • Automated Scheduling: Includes a built-in scheduler for recurring scraping jobs using cron expressions.

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