Internetdata FAQs

Question 1

What is Internetdata?

Accepted Answer

Internetdata is a TypeScript library that simplifies web scraping and data extraction. It provides a structured API to navigate websites, select data, and extrapolate it into defined schemas using Zod.

Question 2

Does Internetdata require authentication?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Internetdata requires authentication with the LSD platform. You can authenticate using a configuration object, a configuration file (.lsd), or environment variables (LSD_USER and LSD_PASSWORD) using your API key.

Question 3

How does Internetdata use Zod?

Accepted Answer

Internetdata integrates with Zod to ensure the extracted data adheres to predefined schemas. This allows you to easily validate and work with structured data from web pages.

Question 4

What are the advantages of using the local browser with Internetdata?

Accepted Answer

Using the local browser allows for advanced web scraping scenarios, including interacting with JavaScript-heavy websites and bypassing anti-scraping measures that might block cloud-based scrapers.

Question 5

Can Internetdata imitate a 'trip' or series of actions on a website?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Internetdata has the ability to imitate pre-defined data extraction 'trips,' allowing you to automate complex web scraping workflows and reproduce data extraction processes consistently.

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