MediaCrawler

MediaCrawler

MediaCrawler is an open-source web scraping tool designed for collecting data from various self-media platforms including Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book), Douyin (TikTok), Kuaishou, Bilibili, Weibo, Baidu Tieba, and Zhihu. This tool allows users to fetch public information and comments from these platforms, making it a valuable resource for data collectors, researchers, and hobbyists alike.

Key Features:

• Multi-Platform Support: Capable of scraping data from multiple platforms including Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, Weibo, and more.
• Easy Installation: Simple setup with Python virtual environment and Playwright browser driver.
• Data Saving Options: Supports saving scraped data in relational databases (like MySQL), CSV, or JSON formats.
• Configurable: Users can customize scraping settings in configuration files.
• Pro Version Available: Includes enhanced features and a desktop application for video downloads.
• Community Support: Offers a WeChat group for collaboration and knowledge sharing among users.

Benefits:

• Learning Resource: Ideal for new developers looking to understand the architecture of web scrapers.
• Legal Compliance: Emphasizes responsible usage of web scraping techniques, focusing on education and research.
• Open Source: Contributions welcome to improve the tool and enhance its features.

With MediaCrawler, users can efficiently extract and analyze data from popular social media platforms, all while adhering to ethical guidelines for scraping.