Task building
Use Octoparse to create extraction workflows without writing scraper code.Templates
Start from prebuilt workflows for common websites and data collection scenarios.
Auto-detect
Let Octoparse identify page data automatically and generate a starting workflow.
No-code builder
Build custom workflows by selecting elements and adding actions visually.
Refine data
Clean, rename, format, or extract parts of field values before export.
Task running
After a task is built and tested, run it in the environment that matches your workflow.| Capability | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Local extraction | Testing, debugging, and running tasks on your own device |
| Cloud extraction | Scheduled and unattended extraction |
| Standard mode | Regular cloud task execution |
| Boost mode | Higher-speed or higher-concurrency cloud execution when available |
| Scheduling | Recurring runs at defined intervals |
Reliability tools
Websites can change, load content dynamically, require sessions, or block automated behavior. Octoparse includes tools that help improve task stability.Anti-blocking
Understand common blocking mechanisms and Octoparse reliability options.
Proxy
Use proxy settings when IP rotation or location-specific access is needed.
Captcha
Learn how CAPTCHA affects scraping tasks and what options are available.
Auto-login & cookies
Handle websites that require login, sessions, or cookies.
Monitoring
Monitoring tools help you understand whether a task ran successfully and where issues occurred. Use dashboards, logs, and event records to check:- Run status
- Task progress
- Errors and warnings
- Local and cloud run history
- Output availability
Data export
Octoparse can export extracted data to files and connected destinations. Common destinations include:- CSV, Excel, JSON, HTML, and XML files
- Google Sheets
- Databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle
- Cloud storage such as Amazon S3, Google Drive, and Dropbox
Governance and collaboration
For team workflows, Octoparse supports collaboration and security-related capabilities, including:- Sub-account management with role-based access
- Task sharing and assignment across team members
- Centralized task monitoring from the web console
- Account security and export destination controls
Available capabilities may depend on your Octoparse plan, task type, and whether the task is run locally or in the cloud.