> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.octoparse.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Templates

> Use Octoparse templates to start common web scraping tasks faster with prebuilt workflows and fields.

Templates are prebuilt Octoparse tasks for common websites and data collection scenarios. They help you start faster by providing a ready-made workflow, field structure, and extraction setup.

Use a template when you want to collect data from a supported website without building the task from scratch.

## What templates include

A template may include:

* Target website logic
* Predefined fields
* Pagination or list extraction settings
* Detail page extraction logic
* Built-in workflow actions
* Export-ready data structure

The exact fields and workflow depend on the template and website.

## When to use a template

Templates are useful when:

| Use case                             | Why templates help                                                                              |
| ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| You need data from a common website  | The extraction workflow may already be configured                                               |
| You want a faster setup path         | You can start from a prebuilt task instead of selecting every field manually                    |
| The data structure is standard       | Templates often provide common fields such as title, price, URL, rating, or contact information |
| You want to test feasibility quickly | Running a template helps confirm whether the website can be collected with minimal setup        |

## Template workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find a template">
    Search for a website, platform, or data type in the template library.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the available fields">
    Check whether the template captures the fields you need.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure required inputs">
    Some templates require URLs, keywords, categories, locations, or other parameters.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run a sample">
    Test the template output before using it for a larger extraction job.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export the data">
    Download results or send them to a connected destination.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Popular template categories

Octoparse offers hundreds of templates across 15 categories, covering common data collection scenarios:

| Category             | Top sites                   | Typical use cases                                                                                      |
| -------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| E-Commerce           | Amazon, eBay, Etsy          | Monitor competitor pricing, track product availability, and compare listings across major marketplaces |
| Social Media         | Twitter, TikTok, YouTube    | Analyze public discussions, track trending topics, and gather audience engagement data                 |
| Lead Generation      | Google Maps, LinkedIn       | Build prospect lists by collecting public contact information from websites and directories            |
| Maps                 | Google Maps, Bing Maps      | Research local businesses, compare service coverage, and collect location-based insights               |
| Jobs                 | LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor | Track hiring trends, benchmark compensation, and monitor job market activity                           |
| Real Estate & Travel | Zillow, Airbnb, Booking.com | Compare property values, analyze rental markets, and research accommodation options                    |
| Reviews              | Google Play, TripAdvisor    | Aggregate customer feedback, monitor brand reputation, and benchmark satisfaction scores               |

<Card title="Browse all templates" href="https://www.octoparse.com/template">
  Search by website, category, or data type in the full template library.
</Card>

## When to customize instead

A template may not be enough if:

* The website page structure has changed
* You need fields the template does not include
* The website requires a special login or interaction flow
* You need custom cleanup or derived fields
* You want to combine multiple extraction paths

In those cases, use Auto-detect or the no-code builder to create or adjust the task.

<Tip>
  Templates are a starting point. Always test output quality before using template results in production workflows.
</Tip>

## Related pages

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Auto-detect" href="/docs/platform/auto-detect">
    Generate a starting workflow from a page automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No-code builder" href="/docs/platform/no-code-builder">
    Build or customize extraction workflows visually.
  </Card>
</Columns>