Monitor web page content changes and receive email notifications with screenshots for any detected updates. This tool is ideal for tracking prices, product changes, competitor updates, and more.
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Content Checker Scraper helps you monitor specific content on a webpage, sending notifications with before and after screenshots whenever content changes. This project is perfect for anyone who needs to keep an eye on updates across websites, such as price drops, product launches, or competitor activities.
- Monitors a specific content selector on a webpage
- Sends email notifications with screenshots when content changes
- Tracks updates across websites like e-commerce, blogs, and news sites
- Provides before and after screenshots for visual context
- Integrates with various cloud services for automation
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Content Monitoring | Monitors specified content on a web page for any changes. |
| Email Notification | Sends an email with previous and new content, and screenshots. |
| Screenshot Support | Captures and includes screenshots of the page content. |
| Easy Setup | Configure with just a URL, content selector, and email. |
| Integration Ready | Integrates with platforms like Zapier, Google Sheets, etc. |
| Field Name | Field Description |
|---|---|
| content | The content text from the specified selector. |
| screenshot | A screenshot of the webpage at the time of change. |
| previous_content | The content from the previous check. |
| timestamp | The time when the change was detected. |
[
{
"content": "Price Drop! The new price for the item is $99.",
"previous_content": "The price for the item is $129.",
"screenshot": "https://example.com/screenshots/12345.png",
"timestamp": "2023-11-11T12:00:00Z"
}
]
content-checker-scraper/
├── src/
│ ├── runner.py
│ ├── extractors/
│ │ └── content_extractor.py
│ ├── notifications/
│ │ └── email_sender.py
│ ├── config/
│ │ └── settings.json
├── data/
│ ├── sample_input.txt
│ └── output.json
├── requirements.txt
└── README.md
- E-commerce businesses use it to track price changes, so they can quickly adjust their pricing strategies.
- Digital marketers monitor competitors' websites for new product launches or offers, enabling them to stay competitive.
- Researchers use it to track content updates on news or academic websites for the latest developments.
Q: How often does the content checker monitor changes? A: The frequency of content checks can be customized. The default interval is set to check every hour, but it can be adjusted based on your needs.
Q: Can I monitor multiple pages at once? A: Yes, you can configure the tool to track multiple pages by adding them to the configuration file.
Q: What happens if the content doesn't change? A: If no change is detected, no email or notification will be sent. The tool only triggers when a change is found.
Primary Metric: Average time per check: 1-2 minutes. Reliability Metric: 99% success rate in content detection. Efficiency Metric: Low resource consumption, runs efficiently on minimal server specifications. Quality Metric: 100% accurate change detection with clear before and after screenshots.
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