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diff --git a/docs/using-flyscrape/start-scraping.md b/docs/using-flyscrape/start-scraping.md deleted file mode 100644 index 97b92cc..0000000 --- a/docs/using-flyscrape/start-scraping.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,51 +0,0 @@ -# Start Scraping - -In this section, we'll dive into the process of initiating web scraping using flyscrape. Now that you have created and fine-tuned your scraping script, it's time to run it and start gathering data from websites. - -## The `flyscrape run` Command - -The `flyscrape run` command is used to execute your scraping script and retrieve data from the specified website. This command is your gateway to turning your scraping logic into actionable results. - -## Running Your Scraping Script - -To run your scraping script, simply use the `flyscrape run` command followed by the name of your script file. For example: - -```bash -flyscrape run my_scraping_script.js -``` - -This command will initiate the scraping process as defined in your script. Flyscrape will execute your script and stream the JSON output of the extracted data directly to your terminal. - -## Saving Scraped Data to a File - -You can easily save the JSON output of the scraped data to a file using standard shell redirection. For example, to save the scraped data to a file named `result.json`, you can use the following command: - -```bash -flyscrape run my_scraping_script.js > result.json -``` - -This command will execute your scraping script and save the extracted data in the `result.json` file in the current directory. - -## Example Workflow - -Here's a simple workflow for starting web scraping with flyscrape, including saving the scraped data to a file: - -1. Create a scraping script using `flyscrape new` and fine-tune it using `flyscrape dev`. - -2. Save your script. - -3. Run the script using `flyscrape run`. - -4. Observe the terminal as flyscrape streams the JSON output of the extracted data in real-time. - -5. If you want to save the data to a file, use redirection as shown above (`flyscrape run my_scraping_script.js > result.json`). - -6. Customize the script to store, process, or further analyze the extracted data as needed. - -7. Continue scraping or iterate on your script for more complex scenarios. - -With this workflow, you can efficiently gather and process data from websites using flyscrape, with the option to save the extracted data to a file for later use or analysis. - ---- - -This concludes the "Start Scraping" section, which covers the process of initiating web scraping with the `flyscrape run` command, including an example of how to save the scraped data to a file. Next, you can explore various configuration options and advanced features in the "Options" section to further tailor your scraping experience. |